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Occupational Therapist
ANGELS OF MEDICAL CARE LLC
Ar Riqqah, UAE
Onsite
AED 5,000/month
Discovered 5 days ago
Occupational therapy assessmentPediatric occupational therapyAutism Spectrum Disorder supportIndividualized treatment planningSensory processing and integrationFine motor development
Role Overview
Full-time Occupational Therapist in the Autism and Developmental Support Services department in Dubai.
Provides individualized, evidence-based support for children with autism and other developmental challenges.
Key Skills for This Role
Occupational therapy assessmentPediatric occupational therapyAutism Spectrum Disorder supportIndividualized treatment planningSensory processing and integrationFine motor development
Full Job Posting
Role overview
Full-time Occupational Therapist in the Autism and Developmental Support Services department in Dubai.
Provides individualized, evidence-based support for children with autism and other developmental challenges.
Clinical responsibilities
- Assess developmental needs, sensory processing challenges and functional limitations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on children's abilities and goals.
- Provide therapy to children with autism, developmental delays and other special needs.
- Support fine motor skills, gross motor coordination, visual-motor integration and sensory processing.
- Build independence in feeding, dressing, grooming and other daily living activities.
- Use sensory integration strategies and structured therapeutic activities when clinically appropriate.
- Monitor progress, maintain clinical records and prepare assessment reports and updates.
Collaboration and compliance
- Collaborate with behavior therapists, BCBAs, speech therapists, parents and other professionals.
- Guide parents and caregivers on home-based activities and strategies.
- Join multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to individualized intervention goals.
- Ensure services meet applicable UAE healthcare regulations, professional standards and company policies.
Qualifications and requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
- Candidates must meet applicable UAE licensing requirements; DHA eligibility or an active DHA license is preferred.
- Experience with children with autism, developmental delays or other special needs is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of sensory processing, fine motor development, functional skills training and pediatric occupational therapy interventions.
- Experience developing individualized plans and maintaining clinical records.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with children, caregivers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Patient, compassionate and flexible approach; able to work independently and collaboratively in a clinical setting.
Compensation
- Pay starts at AED 5,000 per month; salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Workplace
- Work is in person in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
What the employer offers
- Supportive multidisciplinary team and a professional environment focused on continuous learning and clinical development.
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Autism Center and support children and families.
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