Occupational Therapist

Thanal; Kannur; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanal in Kannur, Kerala seeks an Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) to assess, plan and implement therapy for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to improve functional independence, sensory processing, fine motor skills and ADLs.

You will conduct case history, assess skills, use standardized tools, provide parent guidance, and maintain comprehensive documentation. BOT/MOT with valid registration required; rural outreach may be involved.

Qualifications

• Case history and clinical observation are required.
• Assess motor skills, sensory processing, ADLs, and functional abilities.
• Evaluate hand function, coordination and school readiness.
• Use standardized tools such as sensory profile, ADL scales, and developmental screening.

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).
• Sensory Integration: regulation and activity management.
• Fine Motor Training: hand strength and coordination.
• ADL Training: feeding, dressing, toileting, grooming.
• Functional Training: posture, play skills, school readiness.
• Behaviour Support: improve attention and sitting tolerance.
• Assistive devices: guide use of adaptive devices.
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, psychologists, and educators.
• Provide parent guidance and home-program demonstrations.
• Maintain assessment and progress reports.
• Participate in group sessions and outreach activities.

Skills

Case history

Clinical observation

Motor skills assessment

Sensory processing

ADLs assessment

Hand function

School readiness

Standardized tools

Intervention planning

Education

BOT/MOT degree

Registered with council

Tools

Sensory profile

ADL scales

Developmental screening

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