Occupational Therapist

About the Organisation

VHS-Samhita is a patient-centered rehabilitation center established to deliver multispecialty primary care for children with developmental delays and disabilities from middle and low socio-economic backgrounds. The center offers comprehensive assessments, including general and systemic examinations, growth centile plotting, hearing and vision assessments, baseline blood tests as needed, and referrals to developmental pediatricians. Counseling services are also provided for parents.

The center, promoted by Tiara Kids, a children's charity in collaboration with the Centre for Excellence of Rare Disorders (CERD), is located at the renowned Voluntary Health Services (VHS) in Taramani, Chennai. Care is delivered by a dedicated team of primary care physician committed to accessibility, continuity, comprehensiveness, and coordination, within the context of family and community. Additionally, the center offers consistent long-term emotional and practical support to families of children with special needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Occupational Therapist at VHS-Samhita in Chennai. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for conducting assessments, designing treatment plans, implementing interventions, and providing rehabilitation services to individuals with communication disorders. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to address the unique needs of each patient.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

• Experience - At least 1 year

• Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation skills

• Conduct sensory integration and early intervention therapies

• Collaborate with pediatricians, speech therapists, and mental health professionals

• Educate and support parents in the therapy process

• Proficiency in sensory integration and developmental delay management

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of occupational therapy

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Tracking and maintaining sessions records

• Maintaining and updating session notes

• Ability to design and implement individualized treatment plans