Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled junior-level Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Pediatric Hand Therapy Team. While prior experience in hand therapy and/or splinting is required, this role offers the opportunity to grow and develop under the guidance of our senior occupational therapists.
The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will work within our OT Hand & Trauma Service, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes leading Plastic Surgeons, Rheumatologists, and Orthopedic Surgeons. Together, we provide safe, effective, and evidence-based care to children with traumatic hand and upper extremity injuries, complex congenital hand anomalies, burns, and rheumatic diseases.
We welcome applications from qualified occupational therapists eager to join our dynamic pediatric hand therapy team and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to patients from Qatar and beyond. Prior pediatric experience is essential, and experience in hand therapy/splinting/hand trauma is a plus.
For any questions about this position, please contact the Manager, Julie Melville, at JMelville@Sidra.org
KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Clinical
- Deliver OT-led pediatric hand therapy clinics under the supervision of senior pediatric OTs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and services as your knowledge and expertise develop.
Professional Practice
- Provides documented evidence of own performance and maintenance of skills with appropriate continuing professional development activities consistent with the position.
- Responsible for maintaining a Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners Continuing Professional Development Profile for licensure.
- Responsible for maintaining up to date mandatory Life Support Training requirements as directed by MoPH and Sidra (e.g. BLS, AED etc).
- Participates in service activities that contribute to excellence in outcomes, a positive patient experience and a healthy professional environment.
- Contributes to the achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators and patient satisfaction.
- Participates in quality improvement activities linked to occupational therapy strategic priorities and professional practice model.
- Participates in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication and teamwork. Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times
- Actively welcomes and where appropriate provides support and participates in orientation activities for new staff.
- Contributes to a learning environment participating and presenting staff education to occupational therapy or clinical peers (eg. Journal club, in-service education etc.)
- Responsible for completing their supervision agreements, readiness for supervision sessions and maintaining accurate supervision records.
- Notifies clinical senior in a timely manner of scheduled and non-scheduled staff absence, collaborating with appropriate colleagues to minimize disruption to service and patient care.
- Follows all organizational policies and procedures.
- Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
- Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values
In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL Education Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
2+ years clinical experience within relevant pediatric specialty area in an acute hospital setting/accredited outpatient healthcare facility.
Experience in pediatric plastics, burns, or rheumatology is advantageous.
Certification and Licensure
Current registration and license from Country of Origin
Eligible for licensure with the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and practices.
Demonstrated ability to apply and integrate knowledge and skills into practice
Demonstrated ability to teach, assess and develop educational materials for staff and patients
Evidence of effective communication skills.
Experience in organizing data and generating thorough, accurate, timely reports
Effective team member
Motivated and enthusiastic
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Fluency in written and spoken English
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.
