JD-DEVELOPMENTAL THERASPIST
Job Summary
The Development Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing individualized developmental intervention programs for infants and children with developmental delays, neurodevelopmental disorders, and high-risk infants. The therapist works closely with families and multidisciplinary professionals to improve the child’s functional abilities, participation, independence, and developmental outcomes.
The therapist focuses on enhancing developmental domains including motor, cognitive, communication, play, adaptive behavior, sensory processing, and daily living skills through evidence-based and family-centered approaches.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Assessment & Screening
Conduct developmental screening and early identification of delays in infants and children.
Assess children with conditions such as:
* Developmental Delay
* Autism Spectrum Disorder
* ADHD
* Cerebral Palsy
* Intellectual Disability
* High-Risk Infants / NICU Follow-up cases
Use standardized and non-standardized assessment tools.
Identify strengths, needs, barriers, and functional goals.
2. Intervention Planning
Develop individualized therapy plans based on assessment findings.
Set SMART goals in collaboration with parents and multidisciplinary team.
Prioritize functional, family-centered, and age-appropriate outcomes.
Review and modify treatment plans periodically.
3. Therapy Implementation
Provide direct therapy sessions targeting:
Developmental Domains
Fine Motor Skills
Hand Function / Pre-writing Skills
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Cognitive Skills
Attention & Executive Function
Play Skills
Social Interaction Skills
Communication Readiness Skills
Behavioral Regulation
Sensory Stimulation / Multi-sensory Activities
Early Learning / Pre-academic Skills
Techniques
Play-based therapy
Developmental stimulation
Task-oriented training
Multi-sensory stimulation
Parent-mediated intervention
Structured routines and behavior strategies
4. Parent Training & Counseling
Educate parents regarding child’s condition and prognosis.
Train caregivers to integrate therapy goals into daily routines.
Provide home programs and carryover strategies.
Support family coping, motivation, and participation.
5. Multidisciplinary Collaboration
* Doctors
* Speech Therapists
* Occupational Therapists
* Physiotherapists
* Psychologists
* Special Educators
Participate in case discussions, goal setting, and progress reviews.
6. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate therapy notes and progress reports.
Document assessments, treatment plans, attendance, and outcomes.
Prepare parent feedback reports and referral notes.
Ensure compliance with institutional standards.
7. Quality & Professional Development
Attend training programs, workshops, and clinical meetings.
Update knowledge in early intervention and child development.
Participate in awareness programs, camps, and community screening.
