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Occupational Therapist (OT)

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JOB-HCJF Ramanagara Full-time

Background

Ishanya India Foundation (IIF) is a not-for-profit organization established in the year 2015 with the aim to train and empower persons with disabilities (PWDs).

With over a decade of expertise, our multidisciplinary team of therapists and educators leverages a personalized approach to help every individual realize their full potential. We pride ourselves on developing innovative, evidence-based strategies that foster independence and personal growth

Description

We are currently looking to add a Occupational Therapist (OT) to our team who will be part of our CBR center in Ramanagara.

This role focuses on decentralized care, so the therapist will spend time in both a clinical setup and also provide services at the community level (homes, local schools, and primary health centers (PHCs)). The primary goal is to empower families & the local community to sustain the rehabilitation process.

Responsibilities

? Assessment: Conduct functional assessments of movement, strength, and balance in thechild's/adult's natural environment.

? Intervention: Design home-based exercise programs. Provide gait training and posture correction.

? Assistive Technology: Identify the need for calipers, crutches, or wheelchairs; facilitate procurementthrough government schemes (like ADIP) or local NGOs.

? Community Role: Train parents and local health workers (ASHAs) in basic positioning and stretchingtechniques to prevent contractures.

Ideal Candidate

? Language:



Proficiency in Kannada is essential for effective communication with the local community.

? Registration: Must have valid registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) or the respectiveeducational background.

? Mobility: Willingness to travel to various "Hoblis" (villages) and conduct field visits.

Positive-to-have Skills

Having prior experience of working with the grassroot community

Having prior experience of working for an NGO

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📌 Occupational Therapist (OT) (Ramanagara)
🏢 Ishanya India Foundation
📍 Ramanagara