About this role
Overview
M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.
Amana Healthcare is a leading long-term care and rehabilitation provider in the Middle East and GCC, and the region’s pioneer in post-acute care services. It offers comprehensive long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, transitional care, and home healthcare. As part of the M42 network, Amana is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care tailored to the needs of individuals requiring complex or extended recovery support.
Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation, the Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics provides specialized, evidence-based therapy services for infants, children, and adolescents. The role supports developmental, sensory, cognitive, and functional growth, ensuring child-centered and family-focused care while adhering to M42 and DOH/DHA policies and standards.
Responsibilities
- Interpret referrals and conduct comprehensive developmental assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on standardized and dynamic assessments.
- Assess and treat challenges related to:
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Sensory processing and sensory integration
- Visual-motor integration
- DIR/Floortime
- Implement sensory integration therapy techniques.
- Create customized home programs and collaborate closely with parents/caregivers.
- Recommend adaptive equipment and assistive technology when needed.
- Monitor developmental progress and modify intervention plans accordingly.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and goal setting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Minimum 6 years of pediatric OT experience in a large hospital setting.
- DOH/DHA License or eligibility.
- Strong knowledge of child development and sensory integration principles.
- Excellent communication and family engagement skills.
Preferred:
- Certification in Sensory Integration.
- Experience in cognitive rehabilitation for children.
- Experience in school-based therapy programs.
- Training in alternate access or assistive communication devices.