Therapist (Occupational)

KLAY; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

KLAY is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to work with children with neurodevelopmental delays, ASD, ADHD and other learning-related challenges in Hyderabad, India. The role involves assessing, planning and delivering evidence-based interventions to support functional independence and participation in daily activities.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain documentation, and provide parent counselling along with home programmes to ensure carryover of skills.

Qualifications

• BOT/MOT from a recognised institution.
• Valid professional registration with the relevant regulatory body.
• Additional paediatric occupational therapy training will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for children.
• Develop individualised therapy plans based on assessment findings.
• Deliver individual and group occupational therapy sessions.
• Target sensory processing, handwriting readiness, fine and gross motor skills."
• Monitor progress and update therapy plans based on developmental progress.
• Maintain accurate therapy notes and ensure confidentiality.
• Counsel parents and provide home programme guidance.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapists, Behaviour Therapists and Special Educators.

Education

BOT/MOT

Registration with regulatory body

Job description

Job Description – Occupational Therapist

Program: KLAY Kove – Learning Advancement & Therapy Services

Position: Occupational Therapist

1. Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified and passionate Occupational Therapist to work with children with neurodevelopmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, developmental delays and other learning-related challenges.

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing individualized therapy plans, delivering evidence-based interventions and monitoring children's developmental progress. The role involves working closely with children, parents, special educators, facilitators and the multidisciplinary clinical team to support functional independence and participation in everyday activities.

A. Assessment & Evaluation

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for children.
• Evaluate fine motor skills, gross motor coordination, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, motor planning and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Identify developmental concerns and functional limitations.
• Prepare assessment reports, developmental profiles and clinical recommendations.
• Establish baseline performance and measurable therapy goals.

B. Therapy Planning & Intervention

• Develop Individualised Therapy Plans based on assessment findings and the child's developmental needs.
• Conduct individual and group occupational therapy sessions.
• Implement interventions targeting:
• Sensory processing and sensory regulation.
• Fine motor development and hand skills.
• Gross motor coordination and balance.
• Bilateral coordination and motor planning.
• Visual perception and visual-motor integration.
• Handwriting readiness and pre-writing skills.
• Self-help skills and activities of daily living.
• Attention, body awareness and functional independence.
• Adapt therapeutic activities according to the child's abilities and progress.
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and session records.

C. Progress Monitoring & Documentation

• Maintain accurate therapy session notes and attendance records.
• Monitor children's progress against established therapy goals.
• Conduct periodic reassessments.
• Update therapy plans based on developmental progress.
• Prepare progress reports and provide recommendations for continued intervention.
• Maintain individual child records while ensuring confidentiality.
• Conduct parent counselling and feedback sessions related to occupational therapy goals.
• Provide practical home programmes and strategies for carryover.
• Educate parents on sensory regulation, motor development and functional independence.
• Discuss children's progress, challenges and intervention recommendations.

E. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with Speech Therapists, Behaviour Therapists, Psychologists and Special Educators.
• Work closely with LAP facilitators to integrate therapy goals into classroom routines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and intervention planning.
• Support the transition of children towards greater independence and inclusive classroom participation.
• Maintain therapy equipment, resources and intervention spaces.
• Follow organisational SOPs, clinical protocols and child safeguarding guidelines.
• Ensure timely completion of documentation and reports.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical clinical practices.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical reviews and training programmes.

3. Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (BOT/MOT) from a recognised institution.
• Valid professional registration with the relevant regulatory body, wherever applicable.
• Additional training in paediatric occupational therapy, sensory integration or neurodevelopmental interventions will be an advantage.

4. Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in paediatric occupational therapy preferred.
• Experience working with children with Autism, ADHD, developmental delays and sensory processing difficulties is preferred.