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Occupational Therapist Jobs in Dubai at Behaviour Enrichment
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Date posted: June 19, 2026
Job description:
Job Description – Occupational Therapist (L1)
Minimum Qualification: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
Licensure: Valid DHA License is mandatory
Location: Al Barsha, Dubai
Reporting to: Head of OT Department
This role includes carrying out OT assessments, choosing appropriate goals, and working with students in one-on-one and group settings.
Key Responsibilities
1. Service Delivery
- Conduct relevant occupational therapy assessments, therapy sessions, and clinical observations, and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Oversee, and review individualized occupational therapy treatment plans and intervention programs.
- Provide direct therapy services, including one-to-one and group-based interventions.
- Collect data and maintain documentation pertaining to each child’s program.
- Communicate questions, child’s progress, or other feedback to parents, Program Supervisor, and other therapists from speech & ABA departments.
- Write progress reports to secure funding from insurance agencies using sound occupational therapy terminology.
- Arrive on time to all scheduled sessions, minimal cancellations.
- Collect and record data and update session notes during each session on the software system
- Maintain accurate and timely records including timesheets and reports.
- Write school observation reports highlighting the child’s strengths and areas of need, as well as recommendations for school staff, for the school and the child’s family.
- Conduct review meetings and write progress reports for each child.
- Ensure evidence-based clinical practice across the department.
- Review therapeutic goals regularly to ensure meaningful and measurable progress.
- Ensure continuity of care and consistency in service delivery.
2. Documentation, Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation across the department.
- Ensure timely completion of reports, insurance documentation, session notes, timesheets, and related paperwork.
- Maintain compliance with DHA, internal policies, insurance requirements, and professional practice standards.
3. Training, Learning & Professional Development
- Attend and conduct internal trainings, workshops, case discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Promote adoption of current evidence-based practices and innovation within the department.
4. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with ABA, Speech Therapy, BCBAs, and Operations to ensure integrated multidisciplinary care.
- Participate in collaborative case planning and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
- Ensure effective communication between departments to support client outcomes.
5. Parent Experience & Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Communicate with parents and address concerns, complaints, service gaps, and escalation matters promptly and professionally.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with families through transparent and responsive communication.
6. Outreach, Awareness & Business Development Support
- Provide services in school settings
- Conduct parent workshops, school trainings, awareness sessions, and professional development programs.
- Support relationship-building with referral sources and strategic partners.
- Contribute to growth initiatives that strengthen visibility, reputation, and service uptake.
7. Events & Program Management
- Support organisation-wide events requiring OT participation.
General Responsibilities
- Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and organisational initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.
- Arrive punctually for scheduled commitments and maintain high reliability.
- Perform other duties reasonably assigned by management in line with the role.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- DHA License (mandatory)
- 2+ years of relevant clinical OT experience
- Strong paediatric occupational therapy experience
- Experience in multidisciplinary settings
- Experience in school collaboration, parent training, and professional workshops
Work Location: In person
Pay: AED8,000.00 – AED11,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
Title: Occupational Therapist
Company: Behaviour Enrichment
Location: Dubai
