Occupational Therapist at Intersect Consortium

Reports to: Medical Director

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 the 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 include

• 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.