Occupational Therapist

Ability Pediatric Rehabilitation Center Abu Dhabi provides evidence-based early intervention, ABA therapy, learning-support-assistance services, speech & language, and psychology for children and young adults in the UAE with developmental difficulties of all kinds. Our treatments target functional communication, self-help, independent living skills, pre-academic readiness, and vocational productivity - thus supporting full community acceptance and inclusion.

Occupational therapists help patients of all ages who have limited abilities establish, develop and/or maintain the ability to complete daily functions and tasks. Through regular therapy sessions, occupational therapists work one-on-one with patients, focusing on their individual needs to help them achieve improved quality of life and a sense of independence. Occupational therapy concentrates on ameliorating the physical, mental, social and emotional sources of patients’ disabilities. 

• Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
• Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating.
• Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity.
• Uses computer programs to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination.
• Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics.
• Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work.
• Develops computer-aided adaptive equipment.
• Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient’s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed.
• Assesses patients’ home for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations.
• Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals.
• Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
• Responsible to complete tasks given by the line manager as, and when required

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited institution in Occupational Therapy (minimum three (3) years course duration)

DOH License