Occupational Therapist

Location: Bengaluru

Email ID: [email removed]

Role & responsibilities

Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Assess clients' physical, cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial abilities through evaluations and standardized assessments.
• Interpret evaluation and test results to determine individualized occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with the clinical team or as per prescription.
• Develop, implement, and supervise individualized therapy programs, including home programs and follow-up plans.

Therapy Implementation

• Support clients in developing, regaining, or adapting physical and mental functioning to manage disabilities or functional limitations.
• Implement therapeutic programs involving activities of daily living (ADLs), functional skills, pre-vocational and vocational training, homemaking skills, sensorimotor activities, educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Direct, guide, and supervise therapy aides, technicians, and assistants as required.

Monitoring & Outcome Evaluation

• Monitor and evaluate therapy outcomes by observing, documenting, and assessing client progress.
• Recommend and implement modifications or adjustments to therapy plans based on ongoing evaluation and client response.

Discharge & Continuity of Care

• Participate in discharge planning in consultation with the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Ensure continuity of care post-discharge by designing and teaching home exercise programs to clients, families, and caregivers.
• Recommend or facilitate access to appropriate assistive devices or adaptive equipment.

Documentation & Administration

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client care services in clinical records, CRM systems, and departmental files.
• Complete required administrative tasks, including report writing, case notes, and maintenance of therapy records.

Family Education & Support

• Educate clients, families, and caregivers on care strategies, environmental modifications, and supportive practices.
• Provide guidance and coordinate support services to enhance client outcomes and caregiver confidence.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Actively participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and ensure thorough documentation of all cases.
• Stay updated on advancements and best practices in occupational therapy and introduce contemporary treatment methodologies as appropriate.

Quality Improvement & Outreach

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high standards of care, innovation, and community engagement.
• Support outreach activities, including planning and delivering workshops and participating in awareness and community programs.

Key Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.
• Expertise in partnership development and stakeholder management.
• Proven experience in program scaling and execution.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead multi-location teams and complex projects