Location Overview: Experience a new culture, a new way of life and a new point of view. There are great opportunities for career advancement and education. Our client is located in Abu Dhabi the capital of UAE, an intriguing city where traditional mosques are surrounded by ultramodern skyscrapers, tree-lined boulevards, gleaming fountains and parks.Job Overview: Our client is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team. This position is responsible for evaluating patients referred to occupational therapy, organising and implementing individualised therapeutic programs with patients and families and observing and recording patient progress and response to treatment.Job Summary: Primary Duties:
Performs an evaluation on each patient to determine appropriate problems to be addressed
Reviews patient chart for pertinent medical history, including test results and x-ray reports
Analyzes and interprets patientxe2x80x99s needs, based on medical history, x-rays, tests and evaluation
Establishes treatment goals and formulates a treatment plan based on the patient evaluation
Administers treatment program and uses skilled techniques to provide treatment
Monitors patientxe2x80x99s medical status, reviews and revises treatment plans as necessary as treatment plan progresses
Directs and supervises the activities of support personnel and maintains responsibility for all aspects of patient care
Educates patients and their families about the patientxe2x80x99s functional status, appropriate preventative and therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment and modalities for post-discharge care
Documents required and pertinent information in patientxe2x80x99s medical record
Reviews and co-signs progress notes written by occupational therapy assistants
Participates in mutli-disciplinary management of patients, ensures coordination of treatment goals and discharge planning
Completes required department forms accurately and in a timely manner
Participates in the supervision of students assigned to clinical rotation and/or staff development programs
Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post.
Educational/Professional Qualifications
Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Occupational Therapy is required
Minimum of two (2) years post graduate experience as an Occupational Therapist is required
Valid and current national license is required
Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical dysfunctions
Ability to identify and resolve problems using critical thinking and decision-making skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to interpret clinical data for the establishment and implementation of appropriate patient treatment
Arabic speaking (desirable)
Some Benefits Include:
Excellent Salary (dependent on years of experience & level of qualification)
Housing allowance
Flight at start and end of contract
Flight allowance paid monthly (over 12 months adds up to cost of flight to point of hire i.e. UK)
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Annual leave 25 days plus 10 public holidays per annum