Senior Occupational Therapist Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the role of Senior Occupational Therapist. This position is responsible for providing safe, effective, evidence based and comprehensive Occupational therapy services to Neurosurgery Unit and General Surgical Services. The ideal candidate will share the hospital’s commitment to upholding their core values and putting patients first. The hospital posted this job opportunity on December 21, 2023 with the requisition ID 189.

Responsibilities of Senior Occupational Therapist

• Responsible for the provision of safe, effective, evidence-based and comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to a neuro-surgery unit and general surgical services.
• Leads team of a designated specialty area of Occupational Therapy to provide an efficient and effective high-quality service.
• Assists Occupational Therapy Supervisor in the implementation of service line strategic planning for effective and efficient business and clinical practice and patient satisfaction for the designated area.
• Provides support in the planning and developing policies that guide the service implementation process.
• Maintains and undertakes full comprehensive & accurate assessment of patients with diverse or complex presentations. Evaluates patient’s progress, reassess and alter treatment programs if required.
• Ensures self and junior staff members on their designated unit/s are aware and aligned with clinical guidelines.
• Determines and is responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy and independence equipment. Ensures that more junior occupational therapy staff attain competency prior to use.
• Assists in training, supervising and managing the performance of junior occupational therapy staff. This includes use of formal appraisal documentation in line with those agreed on by Occupational Therapy department.
• Conducts daily or periodic checks and calibration of equipment. Recognizes report and advices on discrepancies in performance and initiate remedial action in the light of this information.
• Maintains up to date clinical and professional knowledge in order to provide a well-developed level of informed professional knowledge, and according to organizational requirements (e.g. minimum of CPD / CME hours per year required for re- licensing).
• Delivers and participates in service line training and education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in their designated units.
• Maintains sufficient inventory of supplies for assigned clinic or work unit, rotation of stock in an orderly fashion, and eliminating outdated items.
• Maintains daily management of workload allocation within the specialist area.

Qualifications & Experience

Following is the eligibility criteria for the role of Senior Occupational Therapist at SSMC:

• B.Sc in Occupational Therapy OR Graduate from an accredited Diploma course in Occupational Therapy (NLT 3 years syllabus).
• Masters in a relevant clinical-related field is preferable.
• Not less than 5 years as a Occupational Therapist in a large hospital.
• Wide background is preferred (i.e. Neuro-surgical rehabilitation, Vascular surgery, General surgery and bariatrics, seating and wheelchair clinic and 1 year demonstrated leadership).
• Current National License.

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