Occupational Therapist (KD)

SOTC Play & Development Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF/KWSP

SOCSO & EIS

Medical Insurance

Performance Bonus

Attendance allowance

Training provided

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

SOTC Play & Development Sdn Bhd in Selangor is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist specializing in pediatrics to join our multidisciplinary team. You will conduct one-on-one therapy sessions, assess development, and design individualized treatment plans to support children’s fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, handwriting, and play goals.

We value strong communication with children and families, patience, creativity, and empathy, with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Registered and licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist by MOTA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one therapy sessions tailored to each child’s needs and goals.
• Assess children's functional abilities and development through standardized evaluations, observations, and caregiver interviews.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and family goals.
• Provide interventions to improve fine motor, sensory integration, self-care, handwriting, play, and daily living activities.
• Work with children with developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, ASD, ADHD, or other conditions.
• Adapt tasks and environments to support participation in school, home, and community settings.
• Educate and guide parents/caregivers on home-based exercises and strategies.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Special Needs Teachers, and Clinical Psychologists.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of therapy sessions and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Creativity

Empathy

Child development knowledge

Therapeutic principles

Education

Diploma/Bachelors in Occupational Therapy

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Requirement

• Education: Diploma / Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered and licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist by Malaysian Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA) is a plus.
• Experience: Preferably 13 years of experience in pediatric occupational therapy, though fresh graduates with a strong interest in pediatrics are welcome.
• Strong understanding of child development and therapeutic principles.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with children, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Patience, creativity, and empathy in engaging children with various needs.
• Ability to create engaging, child-centered therapy sessions.
• Familiarity with sensory integration therapy, neurodevelopmental techniques (NDT), or play-based therapy is an added advantage.
• Occupational Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibility

• Conduct one-on-one therapy sessions tailored to each childs unique needs and goals.
• Assess childrens functional abilities and developmental needs through standardized evaluations, observations, and caregiver interviews.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, diagnosis, and family goals.
• Provide direct occupational therapy interventions to improve fine motor skills, sensory integration, self-care, handwriting, play, and daily living activities.
• Work with children who have developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), ADHD, physical disabilities, or other conditions.
• Adapt tasks and environments to support participation in school, home, and community settings.
• Educate and guide parents/caregivers on home-based exercises and strategies to promote progress.
• Collaborate with other professionals such as Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Special Needs Teachers, and Clinical Psychologists.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of therapy sessions, assessments, progress reports, and discharge summaries.

Benefits

• Employee Provident Fund (EPF/KWSP)
• Perkeso (SOCSO) & Employee Insurance Scheme (EIS)
• Medical Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Attendance Allowance
• Training will be provided.
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Health insurance
• Professional development