Occupational Therapist

Job Description: Occupational Therapist

Organization: Nahla CCD
Department: Child Development and Therapy Services
Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist at Nahla CCD is responsible for assessing and supporting children with developmental delays, sensory processing difficulties, motor coordination challenges, and difficulties with daily living skills. The role involves providing individualized, goal-oriented therapy to promote children's functional independence, developmental progress, participation in learning, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments to identify children's developmental needs, strengths, and functional challenges.
• Develop individualized therapy plans based on assessment findings and each child's developmental goals.
• Provide therapy to improve fine motor skills, gross motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, visual-motor integration, and pre-writing skills.
• Implement appropriate sensory-based interventions to support sensory processing, regulation, and participation in daily activities.
• Develop self-care and activities of daily living skills, including feeding, dressing, grooming, and toileting, as appropriate.
• Support the development of attention, concentration, play skills, functional participation, and age-appropriate independence.
• Work with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and other developmental or functional difficulties within the therapist's professional scope.
• Monitor children's progress and update therapy goals and intervention plans regularly.
• Educate parents and caregivers on home programs and practical strategies to support children's development.
• Collaborate with speech therapists, psychologists, special educators, physiotherapists, and other professionals to provide coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate assessment reports, daily therapy notes, progress reports, and individual therapy records.
• Ensure a safe, child-friendly, supportive, and inclusive therapy environment.
• Participate in case discussions, parent meetings, team reviews, and professional development activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow professional ethics and the policies of Nahla CCD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Relevant professional registration, where applicable.
• Experience in pediatric occupational therapy or child development services is preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, sensory processing, motor development, and functional skill training.
• Strong observation, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Patience, empathy, creativity, and a child-centered approach to therapy.

Expected Outcomes

• Improved functional independence and participation in daily activities.
• Progress toward individualized developmental and therapy goals.
• Improved motor coordination, fine motor performance, and age-appropriate functional skills.
• Effective parent involvement and implementation of home programs.
• Consistent clinical documentation and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Work Location: Nahla CCD

Reporting To: Clinical Coordinator / Centre Head

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹41,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person