Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Interpret referrals and conduct comprehensive developmental assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on standardized and dynamic assessments.
• Assess and treat challenges related to:
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Sensory processing and sensory integration
• Visual-motor integration
• DIR/Floortime
• Implement sensory integration therapy techniques.
• Create customized home programs and collaborate closely with parents/caregivers.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assistive technology when needed.
• Monitor developmental progress and modify intervention plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and goal setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum 6 years of pediatric OT experience in a large hospital setting.
• DOH/DHA License or eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of child development and sensory integration principles.
• Excellent communication and family engagement skills.

Preferred:

• Certification in Sensory Integration.
• Experience in cognitive rehabilitation for children.
• Experience in school-based therapy programs.
• Training in alternate access or assistive communication devices.