Occupational Therapist - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Fakeeh University Hospital

Fakeeh University Hospital

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2 weeks ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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About Fakeeh University Hospital

Fakeeh University Hospital delivers the best possible outcomes for its patients through smart technology and academic strengths.

Built on an integrated healthcare model, the hospital brings you the legacy of over four decades of compassionate care - drawn from the renowned Fakeeh Care group based in Saudi Arabia.

Fakeeh University Hospital is made up of like-minded healthcare providers, working towards a common goal, which is, delivering quality healthcare to people all around the world.

Our passionate staff members have years of experience within and outside the country.

Fakeeh University Hospital is a digital hospital, having fully integrated electronic medical records, supporting improvements to the quality and efficiency of healthcare services for patients and the community at large.

Additionally, we operate an efficient emergency department.

Role Purpose:

Occupational therapist make use of everyday activities, or occupations, to treat the physical, mental, developmental, and emotional ailments that impact a patient's ability to perform daily tasks, to improve, rehabilitate, or maintain a patient's motor skills and overall ability to perform everyday activities.

Occupation are the activities that patients do every day; the roles, tasks, and goals that define who they are.

Everyone has activities that define who they are, whether it's work tasks, artistic expressions, leisure pursuits, school responsibilities, or play activities.

Using those activities as therapeutic tools helps us build better lives for the patients.

Main Accountabilities:

Evaluating a patient's condition and needs

Developing treatment plans to address a patient's needs and help them meet specific goals.

Assessing a patient's home and/or work environment and recommending adaptations to fit the patient's needs and improve independence.

Training patients and their caregivers to use special equipment.

Assessing and documenting progress for evaluation, billing, and reporting purposes

Qualification:

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapist or equivalent

Minimum 3 years experience working as Hand Therapist

DHA Eligibility / License as Occupational Therapist is a MUST

Worked in a hospital setting that specializes in hand therapy