Therapist - Occupational I

The Therapist - Occupational I is a junior clinical role that is responsible for competently providing safe and effective occupational therapy care to children within Sidra Medicine. The incumbent assesses occupational therapy needs and plans, implements and evaluates therapy programs working autonomously under the supervision of the Senior Occupational Therapist. S/he works in collaboration with other members of the health care team and strives to provide evidence-based care by integrating research with practice. S/he promotes continuous improvement and helps to generate innovative ideas within occupational therapy practice.

The post holder maintains a commitment to life-long learning and creates, utilizes and/or disseminates new knowledge to patients and their families, the public and other internal or external health care professionals.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Clinical

• Provides in-patient and out-patient occupational therapy care as appropriate to the clinical working area assigned under the supervision of the Senior Occupational Therapist (Occupational Therapist II).
• Provides therapy care that is patient centered including setting meaningful goals for independence in daily activities.
• Provides high quality, evidenced based patient care including assessment and occupation based treatment.
• Uses appropriate clinical outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness of care.
• Where appropriate modifies task, person or environment to enable participation in daily occupations such as bathing or dressing.
• Where appropriate assess the patient for adaptations and use of specialist equipment.
• Liaises with the appropriate occupational therapy services in the community and provides transfer/discharge information
• Educates the patient/family and other members of the health care team regarding the occupational therapy plan
• Documents all relevant information correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner as per occupational therapy documentation standards
• Acts as an advocate by empowering children and their families to make informed choices by providing them with information and support and directing to the relevant support services when appropriate.
• Provides appropriate cross cover into other specialist clinical areas as required, ensuring they have the required skills and competencies to do so.
• Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based healthcare methodology and its ability to positively impact patient outcomes.
• Participates in the integration and evaluation of research into practice.
• Participates in patient and clinical staff education programs.
• Utilizing a professional practice framework and evidence based care, identifies improvements while minimizing risks, creating care that is optimal for our patients and families
• Promotes a safe environment and safe patient care by embracing a safety culture and identifying areas of risk to Occupational Therapy Supervisor. Complies with policies for personal and patient safety and for the prevention of healthcare associated infections.Professional Practice

• Provides documented evidence of own performance and maintenance of skills with appropriate continuing professional development activities consistent with the position.
• Responsible for maintaining a Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners Continuing Professional Development Profile for licensure.
• Responsible for maintaining up to date mandatory Life Support Training requirements as directed by MoPH and Sidra (e.g. BLS, AED etc).
• Participates in service activities that contribute to excellence in outcomes, a positive patient experience and a healthy professional environment.
• Contributes to the achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators and patient satisfaction.
• Participates in quality improvement activities linked to occupational therapy strategic priorities and professional practice model.
• Participates in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication and teamwork. Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times
• Actively welcomes and where appropriate provides support and participates in orientation activities for new staff.
• Contributes to a learning environment participating and presenting staff education to occupational therapy or clinical peers (eg. Journal club, in-service education etc.)
• Responsible for completing their supervision agreements, readiness for supervision sessions and maintaining accurate supervision records.
• Notifies clinical senior in a timely manner of scheduled and non-scheduled staff absence, collaborating with appropriate colleagues to minimize disruption to service and patient care.
• Follows all organizational policies and procedures.
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s ValuesIn view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience:

2+ years clinical experience within relevant pediatric specialty area in an acute hospital setting/accredited outpatient healthcare facility

Certification and Licensure:

• Current registration and license from Country of Origin

• Eligible for licensure with the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners

Job Specific Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and practices.

• Demonstrated ability to apply and integrate knowledge and skills into practice

• Demonstrated ability to teach, assess and develop educational materials for staff and patients

• Evidence of effective communication skills.

• Experience in organizing data and generating thorough, accurate, timely reports

• Effective team member

• Motivated and enthusiastic

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Fluency in written and spoken English