Company Overview:
Sigma Consulting Group, headquartered in Lagos, is a distinguished recruitment firm providing end-to-end recruitment solutions and strategic business consulting services across Africa. With over a decade of expertise, we specialize in specialist executive search, volume recruitment, and RPO, catering to high-demand sectors such as healthcare, technology, oil and gas, and e-commerce.
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading healthcare provider in Lagos State, Nigeria, committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental challenges. With a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including occupational therapists, our client offers comprehensive therapy services to promote independence and well-being.
Role Summary:
As an Occupational Therapist at our client’s healthcare facility, you will work with individuals of all ages to improve their ability to perform daily activities and regain independence following injury, illness, or disability. You will assess patients’ functional abilities, develop personalized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions to enhance occupational performance.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning to identify areas of impairment and areas of strength.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients’ goals, needs, and abilities, using evidence-based therapeutic interventions and modalities.
- Implement therapeutic activities and exercises to improve patients’ motor skills, coordination, balance, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Provide adaptive equipment and assistive devices to facilitate independence and participation in meaningful activities.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to coordinate holistic care and promote optimal outcomes for patients.
- Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques, home exercise programs, and strategies for maximizing independence and quality of life.
- Document patient progress, treatment interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Valid certification or licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
- Proven experience working as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in a hospital or rehabilitation setting.
- Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and interventions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Access to state-of-the-art therapy equipment and technology.
- Supportive work environment fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement benefits.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and cover letter to hiring@mysigma.io with the subject line “Occupational Therapist Application”.