Company Overview

Dr. Moopens Medical College, located in Meppadi, Wayanad, Kerala, is a distinguished institution within the Hospital & Health Care industry, employing over a thousand dedicated professionals. The college is committed to providing exemplary medical education and healthcare services. For more details, visit our website.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team at Dr. Moopens Medical College in Wayanad, within our PMR department. This is a full-time, mid-level position suitable for candidates who are passionate about improving patient care through innovative therapy methods and collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Mandatory skill): Expert in employing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to support patient rehabilitation plans and neurodevelopmental processes.
• Adaptive Equipment Assessment (Mandatory skill): Proficient in evaluating and recommending adaptive equipment to enhance patient's functional capacities and lifestyle.
• Sensory Integration Therapy (Mandatory skill): Skilled in providing sensory integration therapy to address sensory processing differences and improve sensory responses.
• Hand Therapy: Experienced in developing and implementing therapeutic interventions to improve hand function and manage hand disorders or injuries.
• Rehabilitation Robotics: Knowledgeable in utilizing rehabilitation robotics to assist patient recovery through innovative technological solutions.
• Telehealth Platforms: Capable of leveraging telehealth platforms for remote patient monitoring and delivering virtual therapy sessions.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR): Competent in managing and maintaining patient information through electronic health records to ensure accurate and secure data handling.
• Patient Care Coordination: Proficient in coordinating comprehensive patient care plans across multidisciplinary teams to optimize therapy outcomes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of patient needs, capabilities, and goals to develop tailored therapy plans.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patient's ability to perform everyday tasks and enhance well-being.
• Collaborate with medical professionals to plan and integrate therapy interventions as part of holistic patient care plans.
• Assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions and adjust treatment plans to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Train patients and caregivers on the use and maintenance of adaptive equipment to ensure safety and effective use.
• Document patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes meticulously in compliance with industry standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and relevant therapeutic adjustments.
• Engage in continuous professional development activities to remain abreast of the latest trends and techniques in occupational therapy.