Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and related developmental delays, coordination disorders, and sensory processing difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, and plan therapy management for infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and sensory processing disorders.
• Design and implement individualized Sensory Integration therapy programs to support behavior regulation and daily functioning.
• Help children achieve developmental milestones such as fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and postural control.
• Help clients regain or enhance daily living skills after specific events such as hip replacement or stroke.
• Prescribe and educate clients and caregivers in using adaptive equipment to assist function.
• Assess clients' cognition, function, and psycho-social needs.
• Work with children with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and developmental delays.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and educators for multidisciplinary care.
• Educate parents/caregivers on home programs and behavioral strategies.
• Track progress, maintain clinical documentation, and update treatment goals regularly.
• Use play-based and child-friendly therapeutic approaches to enhance engagement.
• Participate in case discussions and therapy planning meetings.
• Demonstrate professional practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• DHA License / DHA Eligibility Letter
• Certification or formal training in Sensory Integration Therapy (preferred)
• Previous experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or related developmental delays

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical reasoning in pediatric sensory integration and rehabilitation
• Excellent communication and child-handling skills
• Patience, empathy, and ability to work with challenging behaviors
• Ability to engage children through structured play and sensory-based activities
• Team collaboration in multidisciplinary environments
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Dubai

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DHA License/DHA Eligibility Letter (Required)

Location:

• Dubai (Preferred)

Work Location: In person