Occupational Therapist

Esperanza Speech and Occupational Therapy Centre; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 234,360; Full time

Job summary

Esperanza Speech and Occupational Therapy Centre in Dubai is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to work with children across neurodevelopmental profiles. The role focuses on sensory integration, autism, ADHD, and related developmental delays, using play-based approaches to support engagement and growth.

The candidate will assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate families on home strategies while tracking progress and

Qualifications

• DHA License or DHA Eligibility Letter is required
• Experience with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or related developmental delays is preferred
• Certification or formal training in Sensory Integration Therapy is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, and plan therapy management for infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and sensory processing disorders
• Design and implement sensory integration therapy programs to support behavior regulation and daily functioning
• Help children achieve developmental milestones such as fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams (physiotherapists, speech therapists, psychologists, educators)
• Educate parents and caregivers on home programs and behavioral strategies
• Track progress, maintain clinical documentation, and update treatment goals regularly
• Use play-based, child-friendly approaches to enhance engagement
• Participate in case discussions and therapy planning meetings

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Pediatric handling

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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 Details

• Job Type: Full Time

Location

Dubai

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Language

English (Preferred)

License/Certification

DHA License/DHA Eligibility Letter (Required)

Work Location

In person