Paediatric Occupational Therapist

A fantastic opportunity based in Dubai with one of our private clients for an Occupational Therapist. Our client works in collaboration with parents and professionals.

Out-Reach Service is available at selected schools and nurseries in Dubai, facilitating 1:1 and/or group therapy, supporting teachers and students with Special Education Needs (SEN).

The centre is equipped with a sensory gym, a multi-sensory Snoezelen room and several therapy rooms suitable for 1:1 therapy as well as small group settings. The therapists have the advantage of working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Job Details:

• Salary: from AED
  15,000 - AED
  17,000 Monthly (Tax Free) + Benefits Package
• Location:
  
  Dubai
• Hours:
  
  Full Time
• Client Group:
  Intervention & Therapy Centre - Children
• Start Date:
  
  August

Job Role:

• To hold a defined clinical caseload, combined with being an identified resource within the clinical setting
• To plan and deliver a child-centred occupational therapy service to a personal caseload of children and their families/carers in an outpatient setting.
• Through analysis and synthesis of findings, develop individual goal-oriented treatment and intervention plans in collaboration with the child (as appropriate), family/carers and MDT.
• To utilise specialist occupational therapy skills in the assessment of the parent/guardian's understanding of treatment proposals, to gain valid informed consent for interventions and to work within a legal framework where consent issues are complex.
• To assess, prescribe, arrange provision and installation of specialised equipment and adaptations including seating, wheelchairs and pressure relieving equipment.
• To ensure children's reviews demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across healthcare.
• To undertake risk assessments to determine appropriate management, specifically related to moving and handling and the safe use of equipment.
• To apply an understanding of factors influencing child development and of the effect of disability on the child's occupational performance and the family.
• To communicate and liaise effectively with other professionals, patients, family/carers and other agencies to ensure an integrated pattern of service delivery.

Client Offers:

• Competitive & tax free salary
• Employer-provided UAE Visa & Work permit
• Health insurance & Benefits
• Possible relocation allowance
• Annual flight ticket contribution
• Monthly clinical supervision

Requirements:

• At least Bachelor's degree (NO to short-term diploma/certificate due to licensing requirement)
• At least 5 year post-graduate experience
• DHA license or DHA eligibility letter (preferred)
• With driving license or experience (advantage)
• Good level of written and spoken English

Please contact  for more information.