Occupational Therapist

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 279,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% commission on sessions

Independent contractor position

Sessions at homes/schools

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring in Dubai is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to support children and young people with sensory, motor, self-care, and functional challenges. You will deliver personalised OT interventions in home and school settings across Dubai, helping children achieve greater independence and participation in daily life.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing plans, and collaborating with families and teachers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification OT experience.
• Experience working with children with developmental or sensory needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and sensory assessments.
• Develop and implement individualised OT intervention plans.
• Address sensory processing, fine/gross motor, and self-care skills.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and other therapists.
• Provide home programmes and parental coaching.
• Write professional reports and progress notes.
• Recommend and advise on adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Skills

Sensory integration

ADL support

Parent coaching

Flexible freelance schedule

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Workspace
Client's home
Clinics
Hospitals
Rehabilitation centres
Schools
Therapy centres
Online (where clinically appropriate)

Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

We are recruiting a qualified Occupational Therapist to support children and young people with sensory, motor, self-care, and functional challenges. You will deliver personalised OT interventions in home and school settings across Dubai, helping children achieve greater independence and participation in daily life.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct functional and sensory assessments

Develop and implement individualised OT intervention plans

Address sensory processing, fine/gross motor, and self-care skills

Collaborate with families, teachers, and other therapists

Provide home programmes and parental coaching

Write professional reports and progress notes

Recommend and advise on adaptive equipment and environmental modifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence (or eligibility to obtain)

Minimum 2 years post-qualification OT experience

Experience working with children with developmental or sensory needs

Preferred Qualifications

Sensory Integration certification (e.g. SIPT, SI Certificate)

Experience with ASD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, or developmental delay

School-based OT experience

UAE Licensing Requirements

This role requires a valid UAE healthcare professional licence issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), or Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant licence before providing services. Licensing requirements must comply with UAE regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

Own UAE Employment Visa

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years paediatric OT experience

Required Skills

Sensory integration

Activity of daily living (ADL) support

Parent coaching

Flexible freelance schedule - work around your existing commitments

Competitive session rates

Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation
Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid treatment sessions and therapy programmes.
Commission is paid on completed appointments following successful client payment.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Professionals must maintain all required licences, permits, registrations, and professional indemnity insurance where applicable.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation
Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid treatment sessions and therapy programmes.
Commission is paid on completed appointments following successful client payment.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Professionals must maintain all required licences, permits, registrations, and professional indemnity insurance where applicable.