Occupational Therapist - Dubai, Oman

• 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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 patient’s functional status, appropriate preventative and therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment and modalities for post-discharge care
• Documents required and pertinent information in patient’s 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
• Performs related duties as assigned