Occupational Therapist

Overview
M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Amana Healthcare is a leading long-term care and rehabilitation provider in the Middle East and GCC, and the region's pioneer in post-acute care services. It offers comprehensive long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, transitional care, and home healthcare. As part of the M42 network, Amana is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care tailored to the needs of individuals requiring complex or extended recovery support.

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions to help patients of all ages achieve independence in daily living and work-related activities. The role involves working with patients with physical, developmental, social, or emotional challenges to enhance functional performance and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine functional limitations, abilities, and treatment needs; develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, coordination, self-care, and vocational skills; recommend, prescribe, and train patients in adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental modifications.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, home programs, and lifestyle modifications; monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge reports accurately and timely; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in case discussions, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and hospital standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in occupational therapy in a large hospital.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous professional development.
• Proficiency in splinting, particularly for clients with neurological dysfunction.
• Demonstrated experience and formal training in intermediate-level wheelchair service provision (e.g. ISWP or equivalent), in alignment with WHO guidelines.
• Experience in neuro-rehabilitation across post-acute rehabilitation, slow-stream rehabilitation, and long-term care settings
• Competence in cognitive, perceptual, and psychosocial rehabilitation to enhance daily functioning and participation