Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

Zoho is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics) to assess, plan, and implement therapy for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to enhance functional independence, sensory processing, fine motor skills, and activities of daily living.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating with doctors and teachers, guiding parents with home programs and sensory plans, documenting progress, and supporting engagement in group sessions

Qualifications

• BOT/MOT in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Registered with a recognized council is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 interventions: regulation and activity management.
• Fine motor training: hand strength and handwriting readiness.
• ADL training: feeding, dressing, toileting, grooming, independence.
• Functional training: posture, play, school readiness.
• Behaviour support: attention, sitting tolerance, participation.
• Assistive devices: recommend and guide use of adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, psychologists, and educators.
• Provide parent guidance and demonstrate home programs and sensory plans.
• Maintain documentation and progress reports.

Skills

Sensory integration

Fine motor skills

ADL training

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

BOT / MOT in Occupational Therapy

Registration with recognized council

Tools

Sensory profile

ADL scales

Developmental screening tools

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