Occupational Therapist (OT)
Ishanya India Foundation · Ramanagara · onsite · Posted 38d ago
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JOB-HCJF Ramanagara Full-time
Background
Ishanya India Foundation (IIF) is a not-for-profit organization established in the year 2015 with the aim to train and empower persons with disabilities (PWDs).
With over a decade of expertise, our multidisciplinary team of therapists and educators leverages a personalized approach to help every individual realize their full potential. We pride ourselves on developing innovative, evidence-based strategies that foster independence and personal growth
With over a decade of expertise, our multidisciplinary team of therapists and educators leverages a personalized approach to help every individual realize their full potential. We pride ourselves on developing innovative, evidence-based strategies that foster independence and personal growth
Description
We are currently looking to add a Occupational Therapist (OT) to our team who will be part of our CBR center in Ramanagara.
This role focuses on decentralized care, so the therapist will spend time in both a clinical setup and also provide services at the community level (homes, local schools, and primary health centers (PHCs)). The primary goal is to empower families & the local community to sustain the rehabilitation process.
Responsibilities
? Assessment: Conduct functional assessments of movement, strength, and balance in thechild's/adult's natural environment.
? Intervention: Design home-based exercise programs. Provide gait training and posture correction.
? Assistive Technology: Identify the need for calipers, crutches, or wheelchairs; facilitate procurementthrough government schemes (like ADIP) or local NGOs.
? Community Role: Train parents and local health workers (ASHAs) in basic positioning and stretchingtechniques to prevent contractures.
Ideal Candidate
? Language: Proficiency in Kannada is essential for effective communication with the local community.
? Registration: Must have valid registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) or the respectiveeducational background.
? Mobility: Willingness to travel to various "Hoblis" (villages) and conduct field visits.
Good-to-have Skills
Having prior experience of working with the grassroot community
Having prior experience of working for an NGO
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