Job openings for occupational therapist in puducherry raja nagar puducherry

1. General Information

· Location: Rajiv Gandhi maternity and child government hospital, Pondicherry

· Type of Employment: Contractual for a period of 1-year, renewable basis project requirements

· Working hours: full time

· No. of Position: 01

· Reporting: Functionally to Manager/Senior Manager



2. Duties & Responsibilities

Screening and assessment of sensory & motor development
Therapeutic intervention
Offering home based services through home visits for intervention and assessment
Conducting screening camps
Record keeping & Documentation.
Organizing & Conducting Training programs
Recommendation & Distribution of Aids and assistive devices.
Referral & Counselling
Any other activities given from time to time
Establishes positive, trusting rapport with children
Creates individualized treatment plans according to children needs and circumstances.
Meets with children regularly to provide counselling, treatment and adjust treatment plan as necessary.
Involves and advises family members as and when needed.
Refers children to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
Maintains thorough records of children meetings and progress.
Follows all safety protocols and maintains children’s confidentiality.
Contributes to practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed
Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.
Keeping up to date with advancements in the field by attending conferences, conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.
Educating patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.
Taking detailed notes on patient history and progress.
Providing mentoring and workshops to therapy students.
Evaluating child’s progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required