Durban Pediatric Developmental Therapist—Advanced Training

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Interdisciplinary case conferences

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Developmental Therapist to support children with developmental delays and their families. You will design tailored therapy programs to enhance motor, cognitive, communication, and social-emotional development in a supportive clinical setting.

Work with a multidisciplinary team, conduct meaningful assessments, and document progress while educating families on home strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Child Development, or related pediatric field.
• Relevant professional registration and licensure.
• At least 3 years of experience with pediatric populations.
• Strong knowledge of developmental milestones and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments for infants and children.
• Develop individualized therapy plans based on assessments.
• Provide one-on-one and group therapy focusing on motor, cognitive, and communication skills.
• Educate and train parents and caregivers to support development at home.
• Collaborate with healthcare, educators, and specialists for holistic care.
• Maintain progress notes and documentation for therapy services.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Pediatric Therapy or related field

Tools

Assistive devices

Standardized tools

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Developmental Therapist to support children with developmental delays and their families. You will design tailored therapy programs to enhance motor, cognitive, communication, and social-emotional development in a supportive clinical setting.

Work with a multidisciplinary team, conduct meaningful assessments, and document progress while educating families on home strategies.