We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and related developmental delays, coordination disorders, and sensory processing difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, and plan therapy management for infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and sensory processing disorders.

• Design and implement individualized Sensory Integration therapy programs to support behavior regulation and daily functioning.

• Help children achieve developmental milestones such as fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and postural control.

• Help clients regain or enhance daily living skills after specific events such as hip replacement or stroke.

• Prescribe and educate clients and caregivers in using adaptive equipment to assist function.

• Assess clients' cognition, function, and psycho-social needs.

• Work with children with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and developmental delays.

• Collaborate with physiotherapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and educators for multidisciplinary care.

• Educate parents/caregivers on home programs and behavioral strategies.

• Track progress, maintain clinical documentation, and update treatment goals regularly.

• Use play-based and child-friendly therapeutic approaches to enhance engagement.

• Participate in case discussions and therapy planning meetings.

• Demonstrate professional practice.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• DHA License / DHA Eligibility Letter

• Certification or formal training in Sensory Integration Therapy (preferred)

• Previous experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or related developmental delays

  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical reasoning in pediatric sensory integration and rehabilitation

• Excellent communication and child-handling skills

• Patience, empathy, and ability to work with challenging behaviors

• Ability to engage children through structured play and sensory-based activities

• Team collaboration in multidisciplinary environments

• Strong documentation and reporting skills

  
  

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Dubai

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DHA License/DHA Eligibility Letter (Required)

Location:

• Dubai (Preferred)

Work Location: In person