Occupational Therapists - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Occupational Therapists assess, plan, organise, and participate in rehabilitative and remedial programmes that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. They are also responsible for providing training to caregivers.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in occupational therapy

Occupational Therapists must be flexible in apply the knowledge and skills in occupational therapy and design different rehabilitation and treatment plans to help patients with various diseases to prevent, reduce or overcome disabilities.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

usually have a Professional Diploma or a bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy.

Professional qualification

must be a registered Occupational Therapist under the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance

Other specific requirements

must hold a valid practicing certificate issued by the Supplementary Medical Professions Council of Hong Kong

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $30,000-$60,000

Monthly Salary $40,000-$80,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000

Government Sector

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 7-15

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 14-24

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 25-33A

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-39

*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html

Related Education & Training

Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Services, graduates can apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Occupational Therapy offered by the Coventry University

Work Environment

Occupational Therapists mostly work in Hospital Authority and Department of Health and others work in private practice. They usually work full-time schedules within regular business hours and may be required to lift and move patients or heavy equipment.

Tools

Computer switch interfaces; Switch use tools; Wobble switches
Cutlery or utensils for the physically challenged
Medical acoustic stethoscope or accessory
Orthotics or foot care products
Adjustable beds
Patient ceiling hoists
Lift chairs
Pulleys or accessories for rehabilitation or therapy
Resistive exercise bands for rehabilitation or therapy
Exercise balls
Touch pads
Tracer or duplicating or contouring lathe

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