Pediatric OT: Hybrid Therapy & Family-Centered Impact

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional growth through continuing

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role combines direct pediatric OT care with hybrid administrative tasks and tele-therapy options, serving children with diverse developmental needs.

You will assess and treat fine motor skills, sensory processing, and ADLs, while educating families and collaborating with clinicians to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current registration and licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist in South Africa.
• Proven experience working with pediatric populations including developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, and ADHD.
• Strong knowledge of child development, fine motor skills, sensory integration, and ADLs.
• Excellent clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills for working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations of children to assess fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor abilities, and ADLs.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based OT treatment plans.
• Provide direct therapy services to children in clinic settings and tele-therapy sessions if needed.
• Educate and train parents/guardians on therapeutic techniques to support development at home.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including PTs, SLPs, and educators.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes.
• Stay current with latest research and advancements in pediatric OT.
• Adapt treatment plans based on progress and evolving needs.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and professional development.
• Contribute to group therapy programs and community outreach.

Skills

Pediatric therapy experience

ADLs knowledge

EHR proficiency

Tele-therapy platforms

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role combines direct pediatric OT care with hybrid administrative tasks and tele-therapy options, serving children with diverse developmental needs.

You will assess and treat fine motor skills, sensory processing, and ADLs, while educating families and collaborating with clinicians to optimize outcomes.