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The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for delivering high-quality therapy services to children enrolled in the Early Intervention Programme (EIP) and Advanced Intervention Programme (AIP). The role includes planning and conducting therapy sessions, monitoring developmental progress, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting families in understanding and enhancing their child’s functional abilities.
Key Responsibilities
Therapy and Intervention
- Conduct assessments and evaluations of children’s developmental, sensory, motor, and cognitive needs.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans and goals tailored to each child’s needs.
- Deliver structured therapy sessions in both group (EIP/AIP) and individual formats.
- Use evidence-based practices to support skill acquisition in areas such as fine motor, sensory integration, self-care, play, and school readiness.
- Collaborate with teachers and other therapists to integrate therapy goals into EIP and AIP class activities.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies.
- Provide strategies and adaptations to support classroom learning and participation.
Parent and Caregiver Support
- Conduct regular consultations with parents to provide updates, training, and strategies for home reinforcement.
- Prepare and deliver parent reports and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date session notes, progress reports, and assessment records.
- Contribute to periodic evaluations and reports for program reviews and referrals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
- Registered with (Relevant National Board or Council – e.g., Malaysian Occupational Therapy Association).
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with children in a pediatric or educational setting (fresh graduates are welcome to apply with passion for child development).
- Strong knowledge of developmental milestones and sensory-motor integration.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Passionate, patient, and empathetic when working with children and families.
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Health Care Provider
- Industries Individual and Family Services
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Early Intervention – Speech Occupational TherapistKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia MYR5,000.00-MYR7,000.00 1 week ago
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#J-18808-LjbffrOccupational Therapist
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Purpose: To provide therapy sessions within DCIS.
In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the therapist will aspire to the highest standards of professionalism and will, in particular:
- Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents;
- Be committed to helping students progress;
- Be committed to high achievement for students of a wide range of learning dispositions and complex educational needs;
- Be committed to the quest for supporting students
- Contribute to school improvement in line with the school’s strategic plan;
- Develop and deploy resources efficiently and effectively;
Promote the school mission and values and those of the NAE family of schools.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYObservations and Assessments
- Able to design and carry out clinical observations in relation to classroom performance and offer recommendations for occupational therapy support/full assessments/intervention.
- Have the ability to interpret reports from the professionals in the same discipline as well as across other disciplines.
- Understand the children’s individual’s needs in line with expert clinical knowledge and experience to support the students in the school.
- Ability to perform comprehensive clinical assessments including a range of standardised/non standardised assessments and clinical observations.
- Able to collate all the clinical information and write detailed reports of the student
- Able to identify the needs and suggest appropriate interventions
- Able to communicate assessment findings to staff and parents
Tracking, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
- Managing appointment schedule/caseload effectively and efficiently to maximise use of time.
- Detailed report writing; presenting clinical findings and setting out recommendations to address areas of identified need. This may include therapy sessions, provision of training, monitoring and reviews, referrals to other professionals, etc
- Carrying out regular intervention sessions in accordance with recommendations and tracking progress against goals
- Devising programmes and resources to guide families/school in adopting strategies and intervention approaches
Whole Class Theraphy
- Establish a safe, purposeful learning environment for all students;
- Promote the progress and well-being of all students;
- Contribute to the preparation of action plans and other support mechanisms;
- Alert appropriate staff to barriers experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be addressed;
Individual Learning Plans
- Develop individual ILP goals through assessment findings and collaborative investigations.
- Develop individualised learning plans based on the evaluation results and requirements in a multidisciplinary environment
- Communicate ILP goals clearly to key stakeholders
Co-curricular Activities
- Support the life of the school beyond the classroom;
- Lead one or more after co-curricular activities;
- Participate in residential weeks and other trips;
- Contribute to whole school learning initiatives during term.
- Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit in the school;
- Assist in whole school marketing initiatives and contribute to the growth of the school;
- Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of therapy provision;
- Undertake and contribute to professional development;
- Meet responsibilities with regard to health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant legislation and conform to professional and ethical requirements;
- Any other appropriate duties as allocated by members of the Principal.
Promote and adhere to the Nord Anglia Education vision and values:
- Opportunity - for us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress.
- Impact - for us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive and lasting.
- Leadership - for us, leadership is about considering the team’s needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive and showing real accountability and responsibility.
- Respect - for us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance and getting the little things right.
All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of NAE’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organisation.
Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and adhere to NAE and school policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONQualifications/Training
- Degree or Diploma in recognised institutions with WFOT
- Experience in paediatrics/working in schools
- Masters in paediatric occupational therapy
- Understanding, evaluation and application of sensory processing disorders in relation to the functional capacities of the child.
Regulatory Body
- Full registration with AHPC
Experience
- Proven track record of supporting children
- Experience of being part of a highly successful department and school.
- Experience of supporting students with complex additional needs.
- Experience in working with multidisciplinary team
- Working in partnership with parents.
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to engage children and enable them to make significant progress.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills.
- Passionate about education and young people.
- Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development.
- Advocate for neurodiversity
- Culturally agile and adaptable.
- An understanding of the complex and demanding environment of an international school community.
- Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.
SAFEGUARDING
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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#J-18808-LjbffrOccupational Therapist
Posted 11 days ago
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Career Opportunities with Your Health Organization
A great place to work.
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
We are seeking a skilled and qualified Primary Care Occupational Therapist to service our patients throughout the Grandstrand area. If you have a passion for providing patient care, improving outcomes, and building community relationships, Your Health Org is the perfect opportunity for you.
Occupational Therapist role performs visits in homes, ALF's, and ILF's. This is a salary-based position, with the opportunity to receive a monthly bonus. This is a full-time 8-hr position (8:00AM-5:00PM) (Monday-Friday).
Service areas in need of coverage:
- Georgetown
- Conway
- Murrells Inlet
About
We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities, homes, clinics, and virtual visits. Our services include comprehensive primary care, specialty services, and pharmacy support, tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care.
Why Choose a Career at Your Health?
Providing high quality care for our patients is the center of what we do, and we provide the same care for our employees. Here are some of the benefits that are available to our employees.
- Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
- Employer Matched 401K
- Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
- Employer Matched HSA
- Generous PTO Package
- Company Vehicle
What Are We Looking For?
Your Health is currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our growing urgent care family. An Occupational Therapist must obtain complete health and psychosocial history and records findings in a systematic format. Perform complete physical assessment. Arrange referrals to other members of the health team as needed and to community resources. Provide health education and counseling, as well as market and provide community education. Providers perform visits remotely via telehealth with assistance using their aligned COTA in the field and traveling to homes when needed. You must be a compassionate and empathetic clinical professional with the ability to provide the highest standards of care to our patients. It is also important to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact in a positive and motivating manner.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy training program and certified thought the therapy state board
- A current license to practice in the state of SC.
- Current CPR Certificate.
- Previous experience in healthcare setting is preferred.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, and other places.
- Ability to utilize electronic documentation required'
- At least one year experience in the specialty field you are applying for
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Pediatric Occupational Therapist
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Urbane Ethos Early Intervention Center provides client-centered therapy and early intervention in learning, speech, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and clinical psychology. With over 20 years of experience, we offer individual and group sessions to help children, teenagers and young adults achieve developmental milestones and improve their quality of life as well as support and guidance to parents and caregivers. Located in Shah Alam, Malaysia, our multi-disciplinary center is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Urbane Ethos Early Intervention Center in Shah Alam. The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will be responsible for conducting assessments, providing occupational therapy services to children and teenagers, administering intervention strategies, and working closely with patients to support their development.
Requirements
- Required certification for OT role: min. Diploma or Bachelor in Occupational Therapy
- 1 - 2 years of experience
- Must be able to write and present professional reports during consultation and to third parties in good English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Fresh graduates with good center-based volunteering background are welcomed.
- Minimum of 350 hours of clinical experience with pediatric cases
- Knowledge in SI (Sensory Integration) and SPD (Sensory Processing Disorders) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Seeking proactive, skillful, knowledgeable and experienced Occupational Therapist to assess, manage individual, group sessions and family home program to assist children with their developmental delays in a multi-disciplinary environment. The applicant must have good play skills with children.
- Must have at least minimum of 400 hours of clinical experience with pediatric cases with good knowledge of Sensory Integration Processing.
- Must be able to assess, provide clear therapy plans and coordinate care for patients and family at center and home in individual and group sessions.
- Must have good rapport and play skills with children in a respectful and ethical manner.
- Good and respectful attitude towards others is a must.
- Must be able to work well in a multidisciplinary team.
- Must be proactive in providing ideas to enhance service and progress to cases handled.
- Opportunities to continue education.
- Upon confirmation yearly bonus based on attitude and performance.
- Medical Insurance.
- Annual leave.
Additional Benefits
Training Provided, Medical and Hospitalisation Leave, Annual Bonus, EPF / SOCSO / PCB, Medical Insurance, Performance Bonus, Company Trip, Parking or Mental Health Benefits upon confirmation.
Seniority levelEntry level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionHealth Care Provider
IndustriesPhysical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
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Early Intervention – Speech Occupational Therapist
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- Early Intervention Program Delivery
- Design and implement individualized early intervention plans tailored to developmental delays and neurodiverse needs.
- Conduct developmental assessments to identify specific areas of delay or difficulty.
- Collaborate with families to create IFSPs (Individualized Family Service Plans) and monitor progress.
- Speech Therapy (Informal / Functional Integration)
- Conduct informal speech and language screenings.
- Provide language-rich environments that foster expressive and receptive communication.
- Support articulation, vocabulary development, and alternative communication methods (e.g., PECS, AAC).
- Collaborate with licensed SLPs for assessments or therapy as needed.
- Occupational Therapy (School-Based Application)
- Integrate sensory-motor activities to support regulation, attention, and functional skills.
- Help children develop fine motor skills (e.g., pre-writing, grasping, hand-eye coordination).
- Implement strategies for sensory processing challenges using a sensory-friendly classroom setup.
- Support children with self-care tasks (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting).
- Behavior and Social-Emotional Support
- Utilize evidence-based strategies to support children with behavioral challenges or emotional regulation difficulties.
- Teach and model social interaction, peer engagement, and play skills.
- Apply proactive behavior management techniques (e.g., visual schedules, positive reinforcement).
- Family Engagement & Team Collaboration
- Partner with parents/caregivers to support carryover of strategies at home.
- Conduct parent training and regular progress updates.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (SLPs, OTs, psychologists, special educators) to ensure a cohesive approach.
- Bachelorâs Degree in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with children with developmental delays or neurodiverse needs (autism, ADHD, speech delays).
- Knowledge of early intervention practices and developmental milestones.
- Strong understanding of child development and early intervention techniques.
- Empathy, patience, and excellent observation skills.
- Ability to create engaging, therapeutic, and structured activities.
- Effective communication with children, families, and professionals.
- Adaptability and creativity in a dynamic learning environment.
What Makes Starway So Special? A Purpose-Driven Journey in Early InterventionMake a Real Difference â Grow with Purpose
At Starway, you're transforming lives. As an Early Intervention Therapist , youâll be part of a meaningful mission to support children with speech delays, hyperactivity, autism, and other developmental needs.
- Thrive in a Supportive, Caring Team
Work in a nurturing environment where your expertise is valued , your ideas are heard, and your growth is prioritized.
Youâll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to the holistic development of every child.
- A Fulfilling Career in Early Intervention & Special Needs Education
Our Starway Career Plan empowers passionate therapist to grow into leadership and management roles.
Top performers can advance to Managing Partner level â with earning potential of RMâ¯10,000/month and beyond .
- A Growing Network Across Malaysia
- Starway Early Intervention Therapist Perks
- 3 Weeks of Leave (Annual + Vacation)
- Medical Claims
- Accommodation (Hostel) Provided
- Real Career Growth into management, training, or therapy coordination roles
Are you ready to grow with purpose , and create real impact in the lives of children?
Apply now â your Starway journey starts here! #J-18808-Ljbffr