Occupational Therapist (Paediatric)

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified and licensed Paediatric Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based occupational therapy services for infants, children, and adolescents.

The successful candidate will assess functional development, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, self-care abilities, visual-motor integration, handwriting, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and participation in daily activities. Therapy programmes should be individualised, family-centred, and goal-oriented while working collaboratively with parents, schools, tutors, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments

• Develop individualised treatment plans

• Deliver one-to-one occupational therapy sessions

• Support sensory integration, motor development, handwriting, self-care, executive functioning, and emotional regulation

• Provide parent coaching and home programmes

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

• Prepare assessment reports and progress reports

• Recommend classroom and home accommodations

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

• Follow safeguarding and professional standards

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution

• Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP Occupational Therapist licence or eligibility

• Minimum 3 years' paediatric clinical experience

• Current professional registration where applicable

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

• Sensory Integration certification

• Handwriting Without Tears, DIR Floortime, SOS Feeding, or equivalent specialist training

• Experience in schools or early intervention

• Experience working with neurodiverse children

  
  

UAE Licensing Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP Occupational Therapist licence or an official eligibility letter before providing occupational therapy services in the UAE.

Applicants providing therapy independently must comply with all UAE healthcare regulations.

A MOHRE Tutor Permit alone is not sufficient for this role.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must hold valid UAE work authorisation appropriate for licensed healthcare professionals.

Required Experience

• 3+ years paediatric occupational therapy

• Sensory processing intervention

• Fine motor development

• School-based therapy

• Parent coaching

• Multidisciplinary collaboration

  
  

Required Skills

• Occupational therapy assessment

• Sensory integration

• Fine motor intervention

• Visual perception

• Visual-motor integration

• Executive functioning

• Handwriting intervention

• Emotional regulation

• Parent coaching

• Clinical documentation

• Professional ethics

• Safeguarding

  
  

Benefits

• Flexible freelance opportunities

• Competitive therapy rates

• Multidisciplinary referrals

• Professional development

• Collaborative team environment

• Opportunity to improve children's independence and quality of life

  
  

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Occupational Therapy degree

• DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence or eligibility letter

• Continuing professional development certificates

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• Police Clearance Certificate (preferred)

• References

  
  

Onboarding form link: https://simone3243.wixforms.com/f/7464618199665869825

Equal Opportunity Statement

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified healthcare professionals committed to delivering ethical, evidence-based paediatric care.