Occupational Therapist-Occupational Therapy

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide safe, evidence-based OT services and comprehensive care planning. The role requires at least two years post-graduate experience and a recognized degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, plus an active national license.

Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment and discharge plans, maintaining caseloads under supervision, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience as an Occupational Therapist in acute care hospital or rehab facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (minimum three years course duration) and Current National License are required.
• Direct entry MSc in Occupational Therapy is preferred and may shorten experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, psychological and social needs using clinical reasoning.
• Develop individualized management plans and discharge plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Maintain caseload under supervision and adhere to departmental policies and CPD requirements.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families; document observations and outcomes.
• Ensure safety, health and quality standards in all OT activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

MSc degree in Occupational Therapy (direct entry)

Master's in Rehabilitation Services or related MSc

Current National License

Job description

Occupational Therapist-Occupational Therapy

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Responsible for providing safe, effective, evidence based and comprehensive Occupational Therapy services in the designated area.

Responsibilities

• Ensures and undertakes full comprehensive & accurate assessment of patients physical, psychological and social needs including those patients with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; using investigative and analytical skills, and formulate individualized management and treatment plans, using advanced clinical reasoning and utilizing a wide range of treatment knowledge, skills and options to formulate a specialized program of care.
• Evaluates patient progress and alter treatment programs as and when appropriate
• Maintains and is responsible for own caseload under the clinical supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist and dealing with referrals in line with the departmental policy.
• Implements and uses a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, and their families/care takers, the diagnosis and treatment plan to help progress rehabilitation. This will include patients who may have difficulties with understanding or communication
• Develops comprehensive discharge plans and works with relevant professionals to arrange ongoing care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, relatives and other care providers on a group or individual basis in order to maximize rehabilitative potential. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance or the use of behavioral modification techniques.
• Formulates and completes all necessary records, reports and statistics in line with agreed occupational therapy service policy and professional guidelines. Record personally generated clinical observations
• Maintains up-to-date clinical and professional knowledge in order to provide a well- developed level of informed professional knowledge, and according to organizational requirements (e.g. minimum of CPD / CME hours per year required for re-licensing)
• Maintains Clinical competency in assigned specialist area/s
• Assists Senior OT with maintenance of sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties by following procedures for the management of these items.
• Complies with all safety, health and quality control programs and procedures as applicable.

Accountabilities

• Maintains Clinical competency in assigned specialist area/s

Qualifications

Experience :-

Required:

• NLT 2 years post graduate experience as an Occupational Therapist in relevant experience with patients with same diagnosis seen in acute care hospital or Rehab Facilities

Desired:

• N.A.

Educational Qualification: Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited institution in Occupational Therapy (minimum three (3) years course duration)
• Direct entry to a recognized program with the attainment of an MSc degree in Occupational Therapy
• AND Current National License

Desired:

• Master's in Rehabilitation Services or relevant clinical MSc in related field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience)

Job Info

• Job Identification 2230
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 02/25/2026, 07:40 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Business Unit SSMC BU
• Legal Employer Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City LLC