Occupational Therapist

**Skills**
- **Communication Skills**: OTs must have strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively understand the needs of their patients and explain the treatment process. Additionally, they must be able to clearly document treatment plans and progress, as well as collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
- **Problem Solving**: Since no two cases will ever be the same, good OTs must demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills to determine the best course of action
- for each unique situation.

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- **Key Roles and Responsibilities**_
- **Patience and Flexibility**: Oftentimes, occupational therapy is a long road to restoring a patient’s independence. Good OTs must be patient and flexible when dealing with the high and low points throughout this process.
- Evaluating a patient’s condition and needs
- Developing treatment plans to address a patient’s needs and help them meet specific goals
- Assessing a patient’s home and/or work environment and recommending adaptations to fit the patient’s needs and improve independence
- Training patients and their caregivers to use special equipment
- Assessing and documenting progress for evaluation, billing, and reporting purposes

**Salary**: BD300.000 - BD350.000 per month