- Location
- IPOH SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, Malaysia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
Organization And Management
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments using standardized assessment tools and clinical judgement.
Develop individualized treatment goals and intervention plans according to patients’ functional needs.
Provide occupational therapy interventions for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
Monitor, evaluate and document patients' progress, modifying treatment plans where clinically indicated.
Provide education and counselling to patients and caregivers on rehabilitation programmes, adaptive techniques and home management.
Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices, splints and adaptive equipment where appropriate.
Collaborate with consultants, rehabilitation physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in patient management and discharge planning.
Maintain complete, accurate and timely clinical documentation within hospital information systems.
Ensure patient safety, confidentiality and informed participation throughout rehabilitation programmes.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions and quality improvement activities.
Maintain, inspect and report defects in occupational therapy equipment and treatment areas.
Comply with Infection Prevention & Control, Occupational Safety & Health, MSQH/JCI requirements and hospital policies.
Participate in departmental audits, accreditation activities, key performance indicators and service improvement projects.
Guide, supervise and support occupational therapy assistants, students and junior staff where applicable.
Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements and participate in mandatory hospital education programmes.
Assist in developing departmental policies, clinical protocols and work instructions.
Support research, clinical data collection and outcome measurement initiatives.