Development Therapist

Zoho; Sultan Bathery; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho in Sulthan Bathery, India, is seeking a qualified Developmental Therapist to assess milestones across motor, cognitive, social and communication domains and to identify delays.

You will design and implement individualized plans, use play-based approaches, work with children with ASD/ADHD/cerebral palsy, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team; freshers with relevant internship may apply.

Qualifications

• MSc Child Development or PGDCCD is required
• Certification or training in developmental therapy / early intervention preferred
• Relevant internship or work with developmental delays is acceptable for freshers

Responsibilities

• Assess milestones in motor, cognitive, social and communication domains
• Identify developmental delays and functional challenges
• Plan and implement individualized development therapy programs
• Use play-based and activity-based therapeutic approaches
• Conduct one-to-one and group therapy sessions
• Collaborate with other therapists and pediatricians
• Educate and counsel parents on home-based activities
• Monitor and document child progress regularly
• Modify therapy goals based on ongoing assessments
• Maintain therapy records and participate in case discussions

Skills

Play-based therapy

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Observation skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSc Child Development

PGDCCD

Certification in developmental therapy / early intervention

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Sulthan Bathery, India | Posted on 05/02/2026

Assess developmental milestones in children across motor, cognitive, social, emotional, and communication domains

Identify developmental delays and functional challenges

Plan and implement individualized development therapy programs

Use play-based and activity-based therapeutic approaches

Work with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and learning difficulties

Promote age-appropriate skills such as attention, behavior regulation, self-help, and social interaction

Conduct one-to-one and group therapy sessions

Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, special educators, and pediatricians

Educate and counsel parents/caregivers on home-based activities and strategies

Monitor, document, and report child progress regularly

Modify therapy goals based on ongoing assessment and outcomes

Maintain therapy records in accordance with organizational policies

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions

Ensure a safe, engaging, and child-friendly therapy environment

Adhere to ethical, professional, and child-protection standards

Requirements

Qualification

• Msc Child Development/PGDCCD
• Certification or training in developmental therapy / early intervention (preferred)
• Experience working with children with developmental delays or special needs (freshers with relevant internship may apply)
• Knowledge of child development milestones and assessment tools
• Familiarity with conditions such as ASD, ADHD, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, and learning difficulties
• Ability to design and implement individualized intervention plans
• Skills in play-based, sensory, and behavior-based therapy approaches
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and team members
• Patience, empathy, and child-centered attitude
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good observation, documentation, and reporting skills
• Basic computer skills for maintaining therapy records
• Understanding of ethical standards and child protection policies
• Willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Physical and emotional stamina to engage actively with children