Occupational Therapist

Zoho; Kannur; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho in India is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) to assess, plan, and implement therapy programs for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to improve functional independence, sensory processing, fine motor skills, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Responsibilities include conducting case history and assessments, sensory integration, hand function, school readiness, ADL training, and regular progress updates with

Qualifications

• BOT / MOT in Occupational Therapy with valid registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case history and clinical observation
• Assess motor skills, sensory processing, ADLs, and functional abilities
• Evaluate hand function, coordination, and school readiness
• Sensory Integration: Regulation and hyper/hypoactivity management
• Fine Motor Training: Hand strength, coordination, handwriting readiness
• ADL Training: Feeding, dressing, toileting, grooming, independence
• Functional Training: Posture, play skills, school readiness
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: collaborate with doctors, therapists, educators
• Parent Guidance: Educate and counsel parents; demonstrate home programs
• Documentation: Maintain assessment reports, therapy notes, progress reports

Education

BOT / MOT (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Therapy)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Paediatrics)

1. Role Summary

The Occupational Therapist will assess, plan, and implement therapy programs for children with
neurodevelopmental disorders. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to improve
functional independence, sensory processing, fine motor skills, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

2. Cases Handled

Children with conditions such as Developmental Delay, GDD, ASD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down
Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Genetic Disorders, Muscular Dystrophy, Sensory Processing
Disorder, neuromotor disorders, feeding and ADL difficulties, and other special needs.

3. Assessment Responsibilities

• Conduct case history and clinical observation
  
• Assess motor skills, sensory processing, ADLs, and functional abilities
  
• Evaluate hand function, coordination, and school readiness
  
• Use standardized tools (sensory profile, ADL scales, developmental screening, etc.)
  

4. Intervention Responsibilities

• Sensory Integration: Regulation, hyper/hypoactivity management
  
• Fine Motor Training: Hand strength, coordination, handwriting readiness
  
• ADL Training: Feeding, dressing, toileting, grooming, independence
  
• Functional Training: Posture, play skills, school readiness
  
• Behaviour Support: Improve attention, sitting tolerance, participation
  
• Assistive Support: Recommend and guide use of adaptive devices
  

5. Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, psychologists, and educators
  
• Participate in case discussions, goal setting, and team meetings
  
• Provide regular progress updates
  

6. Parent Guidance

• Educate and counsel parents
  
• Demonstrate home programs and sensory plans
  
• Provide emotional and functional support
  

7. Documentation

Maintain assessment reports, therapy notes, progress reports, and attendance records

8. Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in group sessions, awareness programs, and outreach activities
  
• Follow professional ethics and organizational protocols
  

9. Qualification

• BOT / MOT (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Therapy)
  
• Valid registration with a recognized council