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Occupational Therapist
Starwalkers
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Pediatric Occupational TherapySensory IntegrationNeurodiversity Affirming PracticeStrength Based ApproachSensory Based AssessmentsDocumentation
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Pediatric Occupational TherapySensory IntegrationNeurodiversity Affirming Practice
About the Role
Starwalkers seeks a DHA-licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist for its Dubai clinic. You will assess and support sensory, motor, and ADL skills in children using a neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based approach.
Key Skills for This Role
Pediatric Occupational TherapySensory IntegrationNeurodiversity Affirming PracticeStrength Based ApproachSensory Based AssessmentsDocumentation
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and support sensory, motor, and ADL skills in children
- Create individualized therapy plans, collaborate with parents and caregivers to provide trainings, and apply ND Affirming approaches
- Contribute to a supportive, neurodiversity affirming environment, ensuring each client's strengths and needs are prioritized
- Provide sensory based assessments, and work with individuals, families, and professionals involved with the client to utilize sensory strategies to aid in maximizing performance and executive functioning
- Use strength based approach and focus on sensory regulation rather than compliance / sitting tolerance
- Work closely with a Speech Language Pathologist as a part of the co therapy plan
- Document all the details and generate official reports of the client in the format provided by Starwalkers
- Participate in Individualized Care Plan meetings, review existing data, and form team meetings
- Be a part of online resource development and webinars conducted by Starwalkers to coach parents about Sensory Integration Therapy Approach
Requirements
- Bachelor's / Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in occupational therapy
- Must have a DHA license
- Strong communication skills
- ND Affirming & Sensory Integration certified (desired)
- Already uses strength based approach (desired)
- Ready to learn and motivated to work with kids
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Role Description
- This is a full time, on site role for an Occupational Therapy based in Dubai.
- The primary responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, and supporting sensory, motor, and ADL skills in children.
- Additionally, the role involves creating individualized therapy plans, collaborating with parents and caregivers to provide trainings, and applying ND Affirming approaches.
- The OT will contribute to a supportive, neurodiversity affirming environment, ensuring each client's strengths and needs are prioritized.
Job Description
- Neurodiversity Affirming Therapist: Must be familiar with―and practice from―the Neurodiversity paradigm, OR be ready to learn about the same.
- Sensory Based Assessments: Provide sensory based assessments, and work with individuals, families, and professionals involved with the client to utilize sensory strategies to aid in maximizing performance and executive functioning.
- Strength Based Approach: Use strength based approach and focus on sensory regulation rather than compliance / sitting tolerance.
- Co therapy: Work closely with a Speech Language Pathologist as a part of the co therapy plan.
- Documentation: Document all the details and generate official reports of the client in the format provided to you by Starwalkers.
- Meetings: Participate in Individualized Care Plan meetings, review existing data, and form team meetings.
- Online Resources & Programs: Be a part of online resource development and webinars conducted by Starwalkers to coach parents about Sensory Integration Therapy Approach.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's / Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in occupation therapy.
- Must have a DHA license.
- Strong communication skills.
Desired Skills
- ND Affirming & Sensory Integration certified.
- Already uses strength based approach.
- Ready to learn and motivated to work with kids.
Additional Notes
- Please note that at least the first 2 weeks will be extensive training with video calls and personal reading of a few hours about Neurodiversity paradigm and other areas that we would want the therapist to be confident about while working with Autistic children and their families.
- We want to give you solid learning experience and professional development while working with us.
- Our values lie within our supportive team, good vibes, professional development, and our Neurodiversity Affirming approach.
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