Occupational Therapist

NMC Healthcare

. Conduct comprehensive, age-appropriate occupational therapy assessments for children with developmental, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeAbu Dhabi • United Arab EmiratesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pediatric occupational therapy assessments and interventions, focusing on developmental, neurological, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Proficient in developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance children's functional performance and participation.

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Pediatric Occupational Therapy AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlansSensory Processing StrategiesAdaptive Equipment KnowledgeClinical Documentation

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Hard Skills

Occupational Therapy AssessmentFunctional AssessmentFine Motor Skills AssessmentVisual-Motor Skills AssessmentSensory Processing AssessmentADLs AssessmentSplint FabricationTherapy Goal DevelopmentPediatric NDT/BobathStandardized Assessments

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationClinical ReasoningCollaborationCaregiver EducationFamily-Centered Care

Tools & Technologies

Assistive TechnologyAdaptive EquipmentClinical SystemsPediatric Outcome MeasuresEnvironmental Modifications

Certifications & Qualifications

Current DOH LicensurePediatric NDT/Bobath CertificationSensory Integration Training

Industry Keywords

Pediatric RehabilitationDevelopmental ConditionsNeurological ConditionsNeurodevelopmental ConditionsSchool-Based RehabilitationCerebral PalsyAutism Spectrum DisorderADHDDevelopmental DelayFamily-Centered Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive, age-appropriate occupational therapy assessments for children with developmental, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions
Assess functional performance and participation in self-care, play, learning and daily routines
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans with measurable functional goals
Use standardized pediatric assessments, clinical and play-based observation, interviews and functional outcome measures
Assess fine motor, gross motor participation, visual-motor integration, visual-perceptual skills, upper-limb function, bilateral coordination, motor planning and functional hand use
Assess sensory processing and regulation needs and implement evidence-based sensory-motor strategies
Assess independence in activities of daily living and provide graded interventions and adaptive strategies
Assess seating, positioning and postural support needs and recommend wheelchairs, seating systems, splints, orthoses, adaptive equipment and assistive technology
Fabricate or prescribe splints and occupational therapy devices and train children, families and caregivers in their use
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, dietitians, psychologists, educators, inclusion teams and other professionals
Observe educational or functional environments and recommend practical strategies, equipment and environmental modifications
Provide family-centered care, home programs, caregiver education and carry-over strategies
Train caregivers and educators on positioning, handling, self-care, sensory regulation, adaptive techniques, equipment and environmental modifications
Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, progress reviews, care planning and discharge or transition planning
Monitor progress using pediatric outcome measures and revise intervention plans
Maintain timely, accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation
Identify developmental, safeguarding or clinical concerns and escalate or refer appropriately

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognized qualification
Minimum 2 years’ Occupational Therapy experience, including pediatric clinical experience
Current DOH licensure and home-country professional registration/licensure, as applicable
Knowledge and experience in pediatric occupational therapy assessment and intervention
Experience working with children with developmental, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions
Knowledge of functional assessment, ADLs, fine motor and visual-motor skills, sensory processing and participation-based interventions
Ability to develop functional, child- and family-centered goals and deliver therapy across school, home and community environments
Knowledge of seating, positioning, splinting, adaptive equipment and assistive technology
Effective clinical reasoning, treatment planning, documentation and communication skills
Computer proficiency and ability to learn relevant clinical systems
Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or a relevant pediatric rehabilitation field
5+ years’ pediatric rehabilitation experience, particularly with children with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions
Experience with children with cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delay and other neurodevelopmental conditions
Experience in school-based rehabilitation or pediatric therapy within educational settings
Training and/or experience in pediatric standardized assessments, such as PEDI-CAT, Sensory Profile 2 and SPM-2
Pediatric NDT/Bobath knowledge, training or certification
Sensory Integration training or qualification
Experience in specialized pediatric seating and positioning, splinting, adaptive equipment and assistive technology
Arabic language skills or experience providing occupational therapy to Arabic-speaking children and families