Occupational Therapist

Overview

Job Description – Occupational Therapist (L1)

Location:** Al Barsha, Dubai

1. Service Delivery

• Conduct relevant occupational therapy assessments, therapy sessions, and clinical observations, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Oversee, and review individualized occupational therapy treatment plans and intervention programs.
• Provide direct therapy services, including one-to-one and group-based interventions.
• Collect data and maintain documentation pertaining to each child’s program.
• Communicate questions, child’s progress, or other feedback to parents, Program Supervisor, and other therapists from speech & ABA departments.
• Write progress reports to secure funding from insurance agencies using sound occupational therapy terminology.
• Arrive on time to all scheduled sessions, minimal cancellations.
• Collect and record data and update session notes during each session on the software system
• Maintain accurate and timely records including timesheets and reports.
• Write school observation reports highlighting the child’s strengths and areas of need, as well as recommendations for school staff, for the school and the child’s family.
• Conduct review meetings and write progress reports for each child.
• Ensure evidence-based clinical practice across the department.
• Review therapeutic goals regularly to ensure meaningful and measurable progress.
• Ensure continuity of care and consistency in service delivery.

2. Documentation, Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation across the department.
• Ensure timely completion of reports, insurance documentation, session notes, timesheets, and related paperwork.
• Maintain compliance with DHA, internal policies, insurance requirements, and professional practice standards.

3. Training, Learning & Professional Development

• Attend and conduct internal trainings, workshops, case discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Promote adoption of current evidence-based practices and innovation within the department.

4. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with ABA, Speech Therapy, BCBAs, and Operations to ensure integrated multidisciplinary care.
• Participate in collaborative case planning and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
• Ensure effective communication between departments to support client outcomes.

5. Parent Experience & Stakeholder Satisfaction

• Communicate with parents and address concerns, complaints, service gaps, and escalation matters promptly and professionally.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with families through transparent and responsive communication.

6. Outreach, Awareness & Business Development Support

• Provide services in school settings
• Conduct parent workshops, school trainings, awareness sessions, and professional development programs.
• Support relationship-building with referral sources and strategic partners.
• Contribute to growth initiatives that strengthen visibility, reputation, and service uptake.

7. Events & Program Management

• Support organisation-wide events requiring OT participation.

General Responsibilities

• Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and organisational initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.
• Arrive punctually for scheduled commitments and maintain high reliability.
• Perform other duties reasonably assigned by management in line with the role.

Essential

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

• DHA License (mandatory)

• 2+ years of relevant clinical OT experience
• Strong paediatric occupational therapy experience
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings
• Experience in school collaboration, parent training, and professional workshops

Work Location: In person