Job Description

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist will assess, plan, and implement therapy programs designed to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. The role focuses on improving patients' psychological, social, and functional independence through structured therapeutic activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct

initial assessments

to understand patients' functional abilities, limitations, and therapy needs. Design and implement

individualized treatment plans

to improve physical, emotional, and social well-being. Use

therapeutic activities

(art, crafts, daily living tasks, group work, sensory and motor exercises) to help patients regain independence. Work with patients experiencing

mental health conditions

such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorders, and neurodevelopmental issues. Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, physiotherapists, and social workers as part of a

multidisciplinary team

. Educate patients and caregivers on techniques to enhance

daily functioning and coping skills

. Monitor progress, document therapy sessions, and modify treatment plans as needed. Participate in

rehabilitation programs, community reintegration activities

, and

vocational training initiatives

. Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and submit reports as required. Support hospital initiatives in

patient engagement, therapeutic recreation

, and

psychosocial rehabilitation

.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

from a recognized university.

Registered with AIOTA/State Council

(if applicable). 1-3 years of experience preferred, especially in

psychiatric or neuro-rehabilitation settings

. Freshers with strong motivation and clinical interest in mental health may also apply.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent

communication and interpersonal skills

. Empathy, patience, and sensitivity when dealing with patients. Ability to work effectively as part of a

multidisciplinary clinical team

. Strong documentation, observation, and analytical abilities. Knowledge of

psychosocial interventions, sensory integration, and cognitive rehabilitation

is desirable.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person