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Job Description
2.1 To provide evaluation and treatment to patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive-communicative,
voice and swallowing disorders. He/ She will assume delegated responsibility for delivering clinical governance
and service development including settling priorities for this area of service in collaboration with their line
manager.
2.2 To provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions to adult and Paediatric patients within the chronic,
specialist rehabilitation home care setting. Manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based and client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Provide this service
with a caseload of complex cases as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating high-level problem solving and
clinical reasoning skills, and independence in judgement.
2.3 To manage therapists less experienced with regular supervision and Performance Management appraisals.
Undertake the duties of an Occupational Therapist as defined by the Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD).
2.4 The scope of practice for the professional Senior Occupational Therapist is that which is defined by HAAD.
2.5 An Occupational Therapist is recognized as a responsible and accountable professional within NMCRH-KC
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications
4.1 Graduate from an approved College or University in Occupational Therapy.
4.2 Current license in country of origin with HAAD license to practice in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
4.3 Minimum 2 years’ experience of practice in Occupational Therapy.
4.4 Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
4.5 Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital set up and as a member of a team.
4.6 Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged/disabled person.
4.7 Ability to work with minimal supervision.
4.8 Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational
requirements.
4.9 Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous
improvement.
4.10 Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
- Medical
- Healthcare
- Diagnostics
- Medical Devices
Department / Functional Area
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Paramedics
- Hospital Technicians
- Medical Research
Keywords
- Occupational Therapist
- Ot
- Paediatric
- HAAD License
- Occupational Therapy
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Health Authority Abu Dhabi
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