Occupational Therapist

Client of MedPro Staffing Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist role with Client of MedPro Staffing Middle East focuses on providing therapy services to children with developmental, sensory, and cognitive challenges. The program aims to help children participate more fully in daily activities through personalized treatment plans.

You will assess, plan and deliver hands-on therapy, collaborate with families and teachers, educate caregivers, and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Education: BSc Occupational Therapy.
• Licensing: Current DHA License.
• Experience: Experience working with children in clinical, school, or outpatient settings preferred.
• Skills: Knowledge of child development, pediatric conditions, and therapeutic techniques; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's abilities and needs across motor, sensory, self-care, and cognition.
• Create individualized therapy plans with family and teachers.
• Provide hands-on therapy to improve motor, sensory, and social skills.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals.
• Educate families on techniques to support progress at home.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Recommend adaptive equipment when necessary.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Child Development

Therapy Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy

Current DHA License

Job description

Job Overview

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing therapy services to children with various physical developmental sensory and cognitive challenges The OT works to enhance the child s ability to participate in daily activities by developing and implementing personalized treatment plans

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment Conduct evaluations to assess a child s abilities challenges and needs in areas like motor skills sensory processing self-care and cognitive functions
• Treatment Plans Create individualized therapy plans based on the assessment results involving the child s family and teachers in goal setting
• Therapeutic Intervention Provide hands‑on therapy to improve motor skills sensory regulation social interactions and self-care tasks e g dressing eating
• Collaboration Work closely with parents caregivers teachers and other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to the child s care
• Education and Support Offer guidance on techniques and strategies to parents and caregivers to encourage progress at home and in school settings
• Monitoring Progress Track and document each child s progress adjusting therapy plans and goals as needed
• Adaptive Equipment Recommend and provide training for any necessary tools or modifications to support the child s independence

Work Environment

Clinic setting Visits to school as and when required

Qualifications

• Education: BSc Occupational Therapy
• Licensing: Current DHA License
• Experience: Experience working with children in a clinical, school, or outpatient setting is preferred.
• Skills: Knowledge of child development, pediatric conditions, and therapeutic techniques. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.