Overview

We are recruiting for an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST for a Mental Health & Wellness Clinic, well respected and long established in Dubai, also working in partnership with a JCI accredited Hospital and providing some weekday morning school based therapy.

Kare Plus-MENA are a market leading (Permanent) Staffing Services provider dedicated to sourcing niche skilled and high calibre talent such as Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, Dentists, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Professionals to the Medical and Healthcare sector since 1989. Based in Dubai and with a further 83 offices globally. Supporting the UAE and broader gulf region.

ROLE: Occupational Therapist.

LOCATION: Dubai, UAE.

HOURS: Flexible days and timings, up to 40 hrs per week across 5 days, with some weekend cover where required.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Fixed AED 18,000 for 3 months until established with a caseload, then reverting to 50/50 Revenue Share + standard UAE benefits, 30 days paid holiday, Residence Visa, Private Medical Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, DHA License renewal cost.

OTE / On Target Earnings is expected to be +AED 37,000 with a full caseload.

SUMMARY: To treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Helping patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • MUST have DHA licence or Eligibility.
  • MUST have a minimum of 2 years experience.
  • MUST already be resident in the UAE.
  • IDEALLY in paediatrics and school aged children with focus on autism and ADHD.
  • MUST be hold relevant Bachelors Degree.
  • Additional qualifications, training or experience gained outside of the Middle East would be an advantage.
  • MUST be fluent English speaking. Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Undertaking patient assessments of physical, communication, interaction and cognitive skills
  • Planning and providing appropriate treatment and activities
  • Giving advice and arranging support for family members, carers and clients
  • Undertaking general administrative tasks, for example writing reports, making telephone calls, maintaining records and case notes
  • Liaising with doctors, family members, carers and other professionals and keeping them updated
  • Planning further treatment and reviewing progress
  • Assessing treatment success at multi-professional case conferences/meetings
  • Advising on how they can approach everyday tasks differently
  • Help patients adapt to different environments, whether at home or at work

See www.kareplus.ae for more info…

Cvs to ian@kareplus.ae

Due to the number of applicants we receive, if you have not heard from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest.

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