• Application Deadline:
• Position: Occupational Therapist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 

Responsibilities

The occupational therapist is required to assist patients with mental health conditions improving their ability to function with regard to self-care, fulfilling occupational and social obligations. The occupational therapist is required to:

• Conduct patient assessment and identify patient needs.


• Develop a treatment plan targeting the identified patient needs.


• Assessing patient’s home and work environment and recommending adaptations that fit the needs of the patient.


• Train patients in the use of special equipment as it applies.


• Developing physical rehabilitative programs to help clients regain lost skills.


• Support patient in identifying vocational areas of interest and training.


• Advising on adaptive equipment to help patients with daily activities


• Work with a multidisciplinary team in the interest of the patient


• Must possess good communication skills, problem-solving skills, and be innovative.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a related course


• 1 - 3 years previous experience in the role


• Compliant with best practice healthcare regulatory requirements.


• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.


• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.


• Ability to assess patient conditions and work with treatment plans.