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Therapist Occupational Therapy Mission Trip in Peru
Occupational Therapist Volunteer Opportunity in Peru
Mission Statement:
Catholic Medical Mission Board works collaboratively to provide quality healthcare programs and services, without discrimination, to people in need around the world.
Length of Commitment: One Year (Minimum)
Volunteer Site Location: Near Trujillo, Peru
Description:
Description: The Catholic Medical Mission Board-Medical Volunteer Program is seeking a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Orthotist/Prosthetist to work as part of a small team in the implementation of a new community-based rehabilitation program in a district near Trujillo, Perú. The job includes the implementation of different components of the community-based rehabilitation program which is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of disabilities within La Esperanza. Specifically, program components are based around the training of community health agents in therapy basics. Other components may include programs for patient education, support groups, home health visits, improving access to transportation and recreation, program for assistive devices and other equipment, and the creation of job opportunities for persons who have disabilities. Candidate should have a comfortable conversational Spanish level, and be flexible, self-driven, and organized.
For more information about CMMB visit www.cmmb.org, or apply directly to this position using the link below.
Profession:
Therapist
Specialty:
Occupational Therapy
Region:
Latin America & the Caribbean
Country:
Peru
Starting date:
2012-Feb-01
Ending date:
2013-Feb-28
Posted:
2012-Feb-01
Paid Opportunity:
Volunteer