Occupational Therapist Jobs in Mangaluru for a Hospital

Location: Mangaluru, Karnataka Job Type: Full-time Role: Occupational Therapist Salary: 20,000 – 38,000 Per Month Rehabilitation & Occupational Therapy Opening
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Role Overview

Mangaluru sits at the centre of Karnataka's technology, aerospace, biotech, and IT services industrial hub, making it an active market for Occupational Therapist positions with competitive salary packages.

You will use functional activities, exercises, adaptive techniques and assistive devices to help patients develop motor, sensory, cognitive and social skills and work closely with doctors, physiotherapists, speech therapists and special educators.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise and train parents, caregivers and teachers on home programs, classroom modifications and behaviour management techniques.
  • Recommend and train in use of splints, seating systems, special writing aids and other assistive devices to enhance function.
  • Maintain accurate therapy records, progress notes, reports and outcome measures as per hospital documentation standards.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions and awareness programs related to rehabilitation and occupational therapy.
  • Assess patients’ functional abilities, sensory and motor skills, daily living skills and participation in school, work or home activities.
  • Develop individualised occupational therapy treatment plans with short‑term and long‑term goals based on assessment findings.
  • Conduct therapy sessions using play, task‑oriented and activity‑based interventions to improve fine motor, gross motor, balance and coordination.
  • Train patients in activities of daily living such as dressing, feeding, writing, toileting and basic self‑care using adaptive methods or devices.

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor / Master in Occupational Therapy from recognised institution with registration as per state / national council norms.
  • 0–3 years experience as Occupational Therapist in hospital, rehab centre, paediatric clinic or special school; freshers can also apply.
  • Interest and skills in working with paediatric, adult neurological, orthopedic or mental health cases.
  • Good communication, counselling skills and ability to guide parents, caregivers and patients patiently and empathetically.
  • Comfortable maintaining documentation, planning home programs and coordinating with multidisciplinary rehab team.

Incentives and Growth

  • Performance‑linked incentives based on caseload, patient feedback and goal achievement.
  • Growth path to Senior Occupational Therapist, Centre In‑charge or Rehabilitation Coordinator roles in hospital or rehab network.