Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist leads specialized rehabilitation assessments and interventions, mentors junior staff, and drives quality improvement and program development. They address functional deficits across daily living activities, cognitive and perceptual skills, and physical capabilities, promoting patient independence, safety, and participation within the community and healthcare system.

JOB SCOP

EThe Occupational Therapist provides expert clinical leadership within outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation services. Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations of clients with neurological, orthopedic, lymphedema, mental health, or pediatric needs; development of individualized intervention plans; and delivery of advanced occupational therapy services. They supervise and mentor junior therapists, support student education, and contribute to clinical governance, policy development, and care pathways. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize functional outcomes, streamline care transitions, and coordinate with caregivers, schools, employers, and community organizations. They may lead specialty programs (e.g., hand therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, sensory integration) and participate in research, quality improvement, and outcome measurement. The Senior OT ensures adherence to evidence-based practices, safety, and regulatory requirements while promoting client-centered care, cultural competence, and community reintegration. The position supports professional development, service expansion, and advocacy for patients’ participation in daily life

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JOB REQUIREMEN**

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Educations and Certificat**

• es:Bachelor’s degree in occupational thera
• py.Valid Saudi Commission License as Senior Special

istExperien

• ce:Minimum of 3 years of clinical OT experience with demonstrated leadership or mentorship rol
• es.Experience in assessment, goal setting, activity analysis, and evidence-based interventio
• ns.Involvement in quality improvement, clinical governance, and outcome tracki

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SKILLS AND PORFESSIONAL KNOWL**

• EDGEBroad OT expertise across independence in activities of daily living, work rehabilitation, cognitive/ perceptual rehabilitation, and environmental adaptat
• ion.Advanced assessment, problem-solving, and activity analysis; treatment planning and outcome measurem
• ent.Leadership and mentoring capabilities; teamwork and collaborative pract
• ice.Strong communication, education, and patient/family coaching ski
• lls.Knowledge of relevant guidelines, protocols, safety, and risk managem
• ent.Proficiency with EHRs, documentation, and data-driven pract
• ice.Commitment to client-centered care, ethics, and professional developm

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LANG**

• UAGE:Proficiency in written, read and spoken Arabic and English lang

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (But not limit**

ed to)GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBI

• LITES:Provide expert clinical leadership for occupational therapy ser
• vices.Develop and implement OT-specific care pathways, protocols, and outcome mea
• sures.Supervise, mentor, and evaluate OT staff; support student learning and professional develo
• pment.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize functional outcomes and discharge pla
• nning.Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and program develo
• pment.Ensure compliance with safety, privacy, and regulatory require
• ments.Promote client-centered, culturally competent care and community reintegr

1. ation.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBI

• LITIESConduct comprehensive OT assessments across domains (ADLs, work, leisure, cognition, percep
• tion).Design, implement, and adjust individualized intervention plans; monitor progress and adjust
• goals.Educate clients and families on strategies for independence and home/work adapta
• tions.Provide supervision and advanced practice guidance to junior therapists; clinical tea
• ching.Lead outcomes measurement, audits, and participation in research or program evalu
• ation.Contribute to risk management, incident reporting, and quality initia
• tives.Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and other stakeholders; coordinate care transi
• tions.Support service development, specialization programs, and continuing professional develo
• pment.Advocate for clients’ rights to participation and community a

ccess.