Occupational Therapist

Primary Title: School-Based Occupational Therapist

Hiring for the education and K-12 allied-health sector serving schools and early-intervention programs across Mumbai. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based occupational therapy services to school-aged children—supporting functional independence, classroom participation, and learning outcomes through collaborative interventions.

• Conduct standardised and functional assessments (sensory processing, motor skills, ADLs) to identify student needs and create measurable goals.
• Develop and implement Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and targeted intervention plans aligned with academic objectives and participation goals.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions in school settings using sensory integration, fine/gross motor, visual-motor, and self-care strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, special educators, speech therapists, and parents to embed strategies into classroom routines and home programs.
• Recommend and trial assistive technology, seating/positioning solutions, and classroom modifications to improve access and independence.
• Maintain timely documentation of assessments, progress notes, IEP updates, and outcome measures; participate in case reviews and parent/teacher meetings.

Must-Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy with valid RCI registration or equivalent licensure.
• 0–20+ years of hands-on experience in pediatric or school-based occupational therapy, including assessments and IEP development.
• Strong clinical competence in sensory integration, motor skill development, ADL training, and classroom-based interventions.

Preferred

• Experience working with neurodevelopmental conditions (ASD, ADHD, CP) in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and basic teletherapy delivery.
• Excellent communication skills for effective parent/teacher coaching and multidisciplinary collaboration; willingness to work on-site in Wadala, Mumbai.

• Impact-driven role supporting child development within a collaborative, multidisciplinary school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, upskilling in pediatric interventions, and peer mentorship.
• On-site position based in Wadala with occasional hybrid/teletherapy flexibility where appropriate.

Keywords for search visibility: Occupational Therapist, School-Based OT, Pediatric OT, IEP, sensory integration, ADL training, assistive technology, multidisciplinary team, Mumbai, Wadala.