You will be joining VHS-Samhita, a patient-centered rehabilitation center dedicated to providing multispecialty primary care for children with developmental delays and disabilities from middle and low socio-economic backgrounds. The organization offers a wide range of services including comprehensive assessments, counseling for parents, and consistent long-term support to families of children with special needs. Located in Chennai at Voluntary Health Services (VHS) in collaboration with Tiara Kids and the Centre for Excellence of Rare Disorders (CERD), the center is staffed by a team of primary care physicians committed to accessibility, continuity, comprehensiveness, and coordination within the family and community context. As a full-time Speech Therapist at VHS-Samhita, your role will involve assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, and communication disorders in children. You will be responsible for developing individualized therapy plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing support to families throughout the intervention process. It is essential for you to have a Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, at least 1 year of experience, and proficiency in speech and language therapy for developmental and acquired disorders. You should also possess experience in early intervention and school readiness programs, the ability to assess and manage articulation, fluency, voice, and language delays/disorders. Collaboration with occupational therapists, pediatricians, and mental health professionals, as well as educating and involving parents in home-based therapy support, will be part of your responsibilities. Strong communication, documentation, interpersonal skills, organizational and time management skills, and the ability to track progress and maintain detailed session records are crucial for success in this role. Your role will also require you to design and implement customized therapy programs based on individual needs. Please note that this position is open only to female candidates.,

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