Occupational Therapist (OT)
Career-Seekers Recruitment Solutions
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To be responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering comprehensive occupational therapy modalities to patients in their place of residence.
- Valid Occupational Therapy license, in good standing with the State of Kansas City.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum.
- At least 2 years’ work experience preferred, with prior home healthcare experience preferred.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing.
- Ability to relate positively and favourably with patients and staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with good documentation skills.
- Knowledge of occupational therapy modalities and scope of occupational therapy practice in the State of practice.
- Flexible, organized, and able to exercise sound judgment.
- Sound communication in English; additional languages will prove a distinct advantage.
- Strict adherence to dress code and legal practice standards.
- Completes annual education requirements.
- Always maintains patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
- Attends staff meetings and participates in departmental in-services.
- Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, safety, and infection control.
- Participates in the organization’s performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- Practices in accordance with the professional and Agency code of conduct.
- Performing accurate and comprehensive assessments.
- Obtaining physician orders for certification and recertification of home occupational therapy.
- Communicating changes in patients clinical status to healthcare team members and our client’s office staff.
- Coordinating care planning with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Delivering occupational therapy modalities appropriate to the patient’s clinical status and needs.
- Educating patients, families, and caregivers in appropriate occupational therapy modalities.
- Synthesising data from physical examinations to make clinical judgments regarding patient management.
- Identifying and addressing risks to patient safety and implementing interventions to reduce those risks.
- Assessing the need for durable
- Our client is seeking a highly competent, conscientious, dedicated, and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients lives.
- Our client is seeking a professional OT eager to join their team, where they prioritize patient-centred care and a supportive work environment. They are currently seeking a skilled OT to provide comprehensive therapy services in patients residences.
- Our client is an Equal Opportunity employer; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions without compromising patient care.
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