Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Our client is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy centre delivering individualized, evidence-based care for children with neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and emotional needs. They partner with families to drive measurable progress and lasting wellbeing.

What we offer
Your salary is tax free! You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a dynamic and growing company. Our client offers a direct employment contract, competitive salary package, and other benefits as per UAE Labor Law.

Who you are
We are seeking a patient, child-focused Occupational Therapist to support children with developmental, sensory, motor, behavioral, and daily living challenges. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based, individualized therapy, build strong relationships with children and families, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing goal-based treatment plans, monitoring progress, maintaining clinical documentation, and providing parent guidance.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university
• Active DHA Occupational Therapist license
• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience
• Strong pediatric OT assessment and intervention skills
• Experience with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, sensory processing, and motor coordination challenges
• Strong communication, documentation, and caseload management skills
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage

Master’s degree, pediatric experience, and additional training in sensory integration, autism, feeding therapy, fine motor skills, handwriting, or school readiness are advantageous.

Description
In this role, you will provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children and adolescents aged 2 to 18 years within a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy centre. You will support children in improving functional independence, sensory regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor coordination, self-care skills, school readiness, play skills, and daily living participation.
You will work closely with families and the wider clinical team to deliver practical, evidence-based therapy plans that support each child's developmental progress.

• Role & Responsibilities
  Assess children's occupational therapy needs through observation, standardized tools, clinical judgment, and parent consultation
• Develop individualized therapy plans based on each child's developmental, functional, sensory, and family needs
• Provide therapy sessions focused on sensory processing, fine motor development, gross motor coordination, handwriting, self-care, play, attention, regulation, and independence
• Support children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, sensory needs, ADHD, motor planning difficulties, and related pediatric conditions
• Guide parents with practical home strategies to support progress outside the clinic
• Collaborate with psychologists, speech therapists, behavioral therapists, physiotherapists, educators, and other team members
• Prepare clear session notes, progress reports, treatment plans, and clinical documentation
• Monitor child progress and adjust therapy goals based on outcomes
• Support school readiness, classroom participation, and functional skills where required
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding goals, progress, concerns, and next steps
• Maintain safe, ethical, and child-friendly therapy practices in line with clinical standards
• Participate in case discussions, team meetings, and multidisciplinary care planning