OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Full-time/ Clinical / Dubai Healthcare City

Be part of DDY - Expertise That Cares!

The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center (DDY) is a multidisciplinary center in Dubai Healthcare City. We are committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based programs and services, supported by industry-recognized credentials, accreditations, and certifications.

We're seeking motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our team of professionals.

Be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team that prioritizes best practices and empowers you to grow professionally. Whether you're currently based in Dubai or looking to relocate, this role offers an exciting chance to elevate your career in an inspiring environment.

Job Description

· Duties include conducting a physical assessment for children with determination.

· Advising on adaptive equipment to help the child with daily activities.

· Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help the child regain lost skills.

· Developing treatment plans, assessing the work and home environments of the child, and developing physical rehabilitation programs.

· Evaluate patient progress and alter treatment programs as and when appropriate

· Assists with maintenance of sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties by following procedures for the management of these items.

· Formulates and completes all necessary records, reports, and statistics in line with agreed occupational therapy service policy and professional guidelines.

· Communicating effectively with parents and caregivers of the child on patient care.

· Maintains up-to-date clinical and professional knowledge to provide a well-developed level of informed professional knowledge, and according to organizational requirements (e.g. minimum of CPD / CME hours per year required for re-licensing)

· Compliance with all safety, health, and quality control programs and procedures as applicable.

Job requirement

· A Bachelors or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

· At least 2 years of pediatric experience in a Clinical setting

· Dubai Health Authority (DHA) license or eligibility

· Strong English communication skills

· Expertise in assessments and progress reports

· Familiarity with Sensory Integration

· International applicants are welcome!