Occupational Therapy

Job responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial, and functional abilities.

• Develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on patient needs.

• Help patients regain or improve independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, bathing, feeding, and mobility.

• Provide rehabilitation for patients with neurological, orthopedic, pediatric, or other disabling conditions.

• Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment.

• Educate patients, caregivers, and families on rehabilitation techniques and home exercise programs.

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as necessary.

• Maintain accurate patient records, assessments, treatment notes, and progress reports.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with physicians, physiotherapists, nurses, speech therapists, psychologists, and social workers.

• Ensure compliance with professional ethics, infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies.

• Participate in continuous professional development, clinical teaching, research, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (A0) in Occupational Therapy Sciences

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required certificates

• Valid License to practice issued professional council in Rwanda

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Interpersonal and writing skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;