Occupational Therapist

Role Overview:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering therapy services to children with a wide range of developmental challenges. The therapist works collaboratively with behavior therapists, speech therapists, special educators, and parents to create and implement effective therapy plans aimed at helping children gain independence and reach age-appropriate milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment & Planning

• Conduct detailed sensory-motor and functional skill assessments.
• Identify developmental delays, sensory processing issues, and motor skill deficits.
• Develop individualized therapy plans with clear goals and outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for holistic goal planning.

Therapy & Intervention

• Deliver engaging, child-centric therapy sessions focused on:
• Sensory integration
• Fine motor and gross motor skills
• Balance and coordination
• ADL (Activities of Daily Living)
• Postural control and muscle tone management
• Adapt therapy techniques to suit each child’s needs and progress.
• Track and document session-wise progress toward set goals.

Parent Collaboration & Training

• Guide parents on home-based strategies and sensory diets.
• Conduct parent meetings to explain progress and next steps.
• Provide training on how to support sensory regulation and motor skill development at home.

Team Collaboration

• Participate in goal reviews and interdisciplinary case discussions.
• Coordinate with speech, behavioral, and special education departments.
• Share strategies with other therapists to ensure consistency across sessions.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain timely and detailed session notes, assessments, and goal tracking reports.
• Support the preparation of monthly progress reports for each child.
• Ensure accurate documentation in line with center standards.

Professional Development

• Stay updated with the latest practices in pediatric occupational therapy.
• Participate in in-house training, workshops, and team-building activities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person