Occupational Therapist
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About the Role
FamilyFIRST Medical Center in Dubai is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess clients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults.
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Responsibilities
- Assess clients’ functional abilities, sensory needs, and daily living skills
- Develop individualized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults
- Deliver one on one and group therapy sessions
- Document progress and adjust interventions based on client response and goals
- Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, physicians, psychologists, and other therapists
- Contribute to case discussions and participate in multidisciplinary meetings
- Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of practice
Requirements
- Strong clinical foundation in Occupational Therapy, including assessment, intervention planning, and evidence based treatment techniques
- Knowledge of Rehabilitation principles, functional training, and strategies to improve independence in daily activities
- Understanding of Pediatrics and child development, with experience or interest in working with children and adolescents
- Effective Communication skills for working with clients, families, and a multidisciplinary team
- Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution and eligibility for licensing/registration in Dubai or the UAE
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team based, family centered practice and manage a varied caseload with cultural sensitivity
- Commitment to ongoing learning, ethical practice, and maintaining up to date knowledge of therapeutic approaches
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Company Description
- FamilyFIRST Medical Center is a multidisciplinary child development and mental health clinic in Dubai focused on the developmental, emotional, and physical well being of children, adolescents, and adults.
- Since 2012, the center has supported families with integrated medical and therapeutic services in a welcoming, family centered environment.
- Located on Al Wasl Road in Dubai, familyFIRST serves a diverse community and emphasizes compassionate, evidence based care.
Role Description
- This is a full time, on site Occupational Therapist role based in Dubai.
- The Occupational Therapist will assess clients’ functional abilities, sensory needs, and daily living skills, and develop individualized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults.
- Day to day responsibilities include delivering one on one (and group) therapy sessions, documenting progress, and adjusting interventions based on client response and goals.
- The role involves collaborating closely with families, caregivers, physicians, psychologists, and other therapists to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
- The Occupational Therapist will also contribute to case discussions, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and engage in ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of practice.
Qualifications
- Strong clinical foundation in Occupational Therapy, including assessment, intervention planning, and evidence based treatment techniques.
- Knowledge of Rehabilitation principles, functional training, and strategies to improve independence in daily activities and participation at home, school, and community.
- Understanding of Pediatrics and child development, with experience or interest in working with children and adolescents with diverse needs.
- Effective Communication skills for working with clients, families, and a multidisciplinary team, including clear documentation and family education.
- Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution and eligibility for licensing/registration in Dubai or the UAE.
- Experience in medical or clinical settings (Medicine or allied health environment) is an advantage.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team based, family centered practice and to manage a varied caseload with cultural sensitivity.
- Commitment to ongoing learning, ethical practice, and maintaining up to date knowledge of therapeutic approaches and best practices.
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