The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment, planning, and rehabilitation of adults with functional impairments resulting from neurological injury or illness. The therapist works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation team to maximize patient independence, participation, safety, and quality of life. The patient population primarily includes adults with stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), hypoxic brain injury, and other acquired neurological conditions requiring comprehensive rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment

 Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to evaluate:

o Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

o Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

o Cognitive and perceptual abilities o Functional mobility and participation

 Identify barriers to independence and participation in daily activities.

 Establish functional rehabilitation goals in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.

Treatment and Rehabilitation

 Provide interventions aimed at improving:

o Self-care activities (feeding, grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting)

o Upper extremity strength, coordination,



and functional use o Fine motor and hand function o Cognitive rehabilitation o Visual-perceptual and sensory deficits o Community reintegration skills o Functional mobility and transfers

 Prescribe and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.

 Support return to home, work, and community roles whenever feasible.

Multidisciplinary Team Participation

 Collaborate closely with physiatrists, physiotherapists, speech and swallow therapists,

psychologists, social workers, nursing staff, and other rehabilitation professionals.

 Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings, goal-setting sessions, family conferences, and discharge planning.

 Contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

Home and Environmental Assessment

 Assess environmental factors that may affect patient safety and independence.

 Recommend home modifications, adaptive equipment, and accessibility solutions.

 Provide discharge recommendations to facilitate protected transition to home and community settings.

Requirements

Qualifications

Essential

 Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.

 Valid professional registration.

Desirable

 Experience working with patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other acquired neurological disorders.

 Experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings.

📌 Occupational Therapist (Kerala)
🏢 Thanal
📍 Kerala