Remedy International Medical are working with an established hospital in Bermuda, which is a British Overseas Territory, to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist within the Community Intellectual Disabilities to join their established team.
Situated in the North Atlantic, with a sub‑tropical climate, beautiful beaches and aquarium‑like waters, and plenty of sandy coves, if you love the outdoors, this could be the island for you.
Responsibilities
* Meeting productivity standards set by the department for direct patient contact and other related non‑patient contact duties
* Performing an appropriate assessment on all in and/or outpatients following referral; use objective clinical measures to identify problems and formulate treatment plans based on realistic stated goals; carry out specific therapeutic interventions as indicated ensuring that a client centered approach is employed throughout this process
* Supervising and delegating specific written treatment plans to aides, assistants, and/or students
* Observing and evaluating treatment effect; communicating patient progress or lack of to appropriate staff and physicians
* Maintaining patient documentation using the appropriate paperwork, ensuring documentation meets current standards and policies; prepares specific clinical reports as requested
* Keeping accurate and timely statistics of both direct and indirect time spent and prepares specific clinical reports as required
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required with certification, if applicable, in jurisdiction of training
* 1 – 2 years post‑graduate experience in a related Occupational Therapy environment, preferably within a hospital
* Local registration to practice with the Council for Allied Health Professions (CAHP) and meet all re‑registration requirements
* Experience working within a psychiatric setting and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality service and continuity of care
* Flexibility and creativity to accommodate the needs of the patients, care givers and Rehabilitation Team
* Improvement of Occupational Therapy services within the service
* Diplomacy, ability to delegate and supervise assistants, aides, and students
The Offer
* Starting Salary Grade: $94,000 (low tax rate)
* Subsidised housing for the first 3 months, with travel and relocation allowance, plus an attractive benefits package.
* 2‑year contracts
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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