Occupational Therapist

NMC Healthcare is one of the largest private healthcare networks in the United Arab Emirates. Since 1975, it has provided high quality, personalised, and compassionate care to its patients and is proud to have earned the trust of millions of people in the UAE and around the world.

NMC’s network is made up of 85 medical facilities, including JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospitals, medical centres, community clinics, day surgery centres, fertility clinics, home health services, and long-term care facilities. It employs over 12,000 people and serves over 5.5 million patients every year

Job Summary:

Provides specialized evaluation and treatment for patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice, swallowing, and complex rehabilitation needs in both adult and pediatric home care settings. Manages a diverse caseload as an autonomous practitioner, applying evidence-based, client-centered approaches and advanced clinical reasoning. Oversees and mentors junior therapists through supervision and performance reviews. Ensures practice aligns with Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) regulations, professional standards, and NMCRH-KC policies, maintaining accountability as a recognized healthcare professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver therapy services in line with NMCRH-KC philosophy, policies, and professional occupational therapy standards and ethics.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team and actively contribute to team meetings.
• Communicate effectively with staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and families regarding service provision.
• Participate in and contribute to educational programs for patients, families, and staff.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical skills.
• Record and report all adverse clinical events, supporting a culture of patient safety.
• Conduct thorough assessments and risk analyses to establish therapy goals and intervention plans promoting independence.
• Collaborate with clients and caregivers to select interventions balancing safety, client choice, independence, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assess needs for specialized equipment and adaptations, ensuring safe installation, training, and usage.
• Review and approve equipment/adaptation assessments and chair the Equipment & Adaptation Panel when required.
• Provide expert guidance on therapeutic moving and handling, including manual handling risk assessments.
• Build therapeutic relationships, overcoming communication barriers with advanced interpersonal skills.
• Offer emotional support to clients and families adjusting to disability and life changes.
• Investigate incident reports, implement corrective action plans, and monitor follow-up.
• Prioritize and manage clinical and administrative duties, supporting junior staff in doing the same.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including audits, surveys, and needs analyses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or medical team.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid professional license in country of origin and HAAD/DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in occupational therapy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic an advantage).
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of services and resources for elderly and disabled individuals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in process review and service innovation to meet client and organizational needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and patient outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).