Occupational Therapist

Company Description

Behaviour Enrichment (BE) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary centres providing evidence-based approaches at our two centers in Al Barsha and Al Nahda, Dubai. We offer a range of services, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, to support children and their families. Our mission is to help every child achieve their full potential by prioritizing the needs of families and ensuring their active involvement in the success of our programs. Additionally, BE provides practical training for educators, parents, and caregivers working with children with developmental and learning challenges.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our team in Dubai. This role involves assessing and designing therapeutic interventions to support children with developmental and learning differences. Responsibilities include evaluating motor skills, sensory processing, academic and daily living skills; creating individualized therapy plans; working collaboratively with other specialists and families; and documenting treatment outcomes to facilitate progress tracking.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid DHA License
• Sensory integration experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and / or Arabic.
• Enthusiastic with high–energy levels.
• Be able to work independently, as well as part of the multi–disciplinary team.

Principal Responsibility

Ensure effective and efficient delivery of Occupational therapy services based on BE’s quality standards for students from age 1.5 years to 10 years. This role includes carrying out OT assessments, choosing appropriate goals, and working with students in one-on-one and group settings.

·     Perform relevant and necessary occupational therapy assessments and evaluations and write corresponding reports.

·     Design and implement structured and individualized treatment occupational therapy programs to teach each child.

·     Conduct 1:1 or group therapy for a minimum of 30 hours/week

·     Collect data and maintain documentation pertaining to each child’s program.

·     Provide ongoing guidance within each client’s individual program, ensuring each client’s continued progress towards realizing their maximum potential.

·     Communicate questions, child’s progress, or other feedback to parents, Program Supervisor, and ABA therapists.

·     Review behavior management techniques to ensure consistency in therapy, while at the same time reducing the occurrence of maladaptive behaviors.

·     Participate in clinic meetings, workshops, and training seminars as necessary.

·     Educate and train other therapists in occupational therapy techniques utilized for each child, in order to ensure consistency of interventions.

·     Write progress reports to secure funding from insurance agencies using sound occupational therapy terminology.

·     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.

·     Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co–workers, supervisors, and the general public.

·     Arrive on time to all scheduled sessions, minimal cancellations.

·     Maintain accurate and timely records including timesheets and reports.

·      Collect and record data and update session notes during each session

·       Prepare materials and resources relevant to conducting therapy

·       Attend all scheduled team meetings

·       Complete and attend all mandatory trainings, including online and off-line trainings

·       Complete all necessary paperwork as directed by consultants or administrative staff.

·       Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times when working with other staff, clients and families.

·       Record and analyze meaningful data to track progress and effectiveness of program

·      Assist with other administrative tasks when required.

·      Provide such other services as are ancillary to the foregoing or as the Employer may reasonably request

Benefits

· Generous paid time off (22 working days’ (30 calendar days) annual leave + 10 working days’ sick leave)

·     Visa provided for the right candidate

·     Medical insurance benefits

·     A work environment based on positive reinforcement principles

·     Opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across centres

·     Numerous other training opportunities