Trainee Occupational Therapist, Department of Physiotherapy

Trainee Occupational Therapist, Department of Physiotherapy

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to its patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centers, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health system offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre, and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting occupational therapists in delivering patient care under supervision.
• Assisting in implementing rehabilitation plans and therapeutic interventions.
• Documenting patient observations and therapy progress under supervision.
• Participating in clinical learning, case discussions, and departmental activities.
• Maintaining professional and ethical standards while providing patient care.

Requirements:

You should have:

• BSc in Occupational Therapy.
• A passion for rehabilitation and patient-centred care.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.