Occupational Therapist

مركز بداية | Bedaya Center; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedaya Center in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to assess, treat, and follow up with clients across pediatric and adult populations. You will develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, and document progress in line with regulatory standards.

The role requires collaboration with speech therapists, physicians, educators, and families to ensure integrated care and client participation in daily activities, school, and community settings.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation with evidence-based plans.
• Knowledge of medicine and health-related concepts to collaborate with medical professionals.
• Proficient communication with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience or interest in Pediatrics, including developmental, sensory, or learning challenges.
• Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy and current licensure or eligibility for licensure in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in clinical or center-based settings, preferably in rehabilitation, developmental, or pediatric services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, with cultural sensitivity and high ethical standards.
• Strong documentation, time management, and organizational skills, with basic proficiency in digital record-keeping and clinical software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic activities and document progress.
• Collaborate with speech therapists, physicians, educators, and families.
• Support parent and caregiver education and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and best-practice implementation within the center.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Rehabilitation

Pediatrics

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Licensure eligibility

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

Company Description

Bedaya Center was established in response to the growing need for high-quality speech, language, and related therapeutic services in Saudi Arabia. Many individuals experience communication challenges that affect daily interactions, social relationships, and overall quality of life, and Bedaya Center is dedicated to addressing these needs compassionately and effectively. Through comprehensive services in speech, language, and supportive therapies, the center provides individualized assessments, evidence-based interventions, and tailored treatment plans. An experienced multidisciplinary team uses advanced techniques to help individuals improve their communication and functional abilities, supporting both clients and their families on their therapeutic journey.

Role Description

The Occupational Therapist will work on-site at Bedaya Center in Riyadh in a full-time capacity, providing assessment, intervention, and follow-up services to children and adults with functional, sensory, motor, and cognitive challenges. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting detailed evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and documenting progress in line with clinical and regulatory standards. The role involves close collaboration with speech therapists, physicians, educators, and families to ensure integrated care and to support clients’ participation in daily routines, school, and community settings. The Occupational Therapist will also contribute to parent and caregiver education, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and support continuous quality improvement and best-practice implementation within the center.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation, with the ability to design and deliver evidence-based treatment plans.
• Knowledge of Medicine and health-related concepts to collaborate effectively with medical professionals and understand clients’ clinical conditions.
• Proficient Communication skills for interacting with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams and for providing clear education and counseling.
• Experience or interest in Pediatrics, including working with children with developmental, sensory, or learning challenges.
• Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution and current professional licensure or eligibility for licensure in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in clinical or center-based settings, preferably in rehabilitation, developmental, or pediatric services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and maintain high ethical and professional standards.
• Strong documentation, time management, and organizational skills, with basic proficiency in digital record-keeping and clinical software.