Occupational Therapist

ABC Center; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A therapeutic center in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to conduct assessments, write individualized therapy plans, and collaborate with educators. The role involves providing one-on-one therapy, supporting parents with home-based programs, and maintaining a safe therapy environment. Successful candidates must communicate effectively with parents and adhere to CARF standards while utilizing various technologies. This position requires a commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for students.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized assessments and write report results.
• Write individualized OT plans targeting students’ weaknesses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide a collaborative learning environment.
• Provide home-based programs for parents.
• Provide one-on-one OT therapy lessons.
• Ensure therapy area cleanliness and safety.
• Submit monthly reports and IEPs on time.
• Communicate daily with parents through a communication book.
• Collaborate with schools to provide accommodations for students.
• Abide by CARF standards.
• Use technology like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Follow employer's instructions and guidelines.

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Perform standardized assessments, write report results and discuss them with parents
2. Write an individualized OT plan that targets students’ weaknesses. Indicate methods, strategies and evaluation procedure in the IEP.
3. Work with a team (collaborate with colleagues) to design, plan and provide an excellent collaborative learning environment.
4. Provide home‑based programs for parents to support their children in the learning process.
5. Provide one‑on‑one OT therapy lessons using effective strategies.
6. Ensure the therapy area is kept clean and safe prior to and following sessions by ensuring materials are put back in their original locations.
7. Submit monthly reports and planned IEPs to parents on time.
8. Communicate with parents on a daily basis through the communication book. Provide daily feedback and tips to be reinforced at home.
9. Collaborate with schools and meet with teachers to provide accommodations and modifications for students.
10. Abide by all CARF standards.
11. Use of technology (Microsoft Teams, Emails, Planner, OneDrive, Zoom, etc.)
12. Abide by all instructions and guidelines issued by the employer that are in the best interests of the center and its policies as dictated by the employer alone.