JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)Child Development Therapist

Department: Child Development / Developmental Paediatrics
Location: Rio Hospital for Women & Children – Madurai
Designation: Child Development Therapist

1. Job Summary

To assess, support, and facilitate the overall developmental progress of infants and children with developmental delays, behavioural difficulties, and neurodevelopmental conditions through structured, evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The role involves working closely with paediatricians, parents, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to improve children's functional abilities, independence, and quality of life.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Developmental Assessment

- Assess developmental milestones across gross motor, fine motor, language, cognitive, social, and adaptive skills.
- Identify developmental delays and functional difficulties in children.
- Conduct age-appropriate developmental screening and assessments.
- Document assessment findings and prepare individualised intervention plans.

B. Therapeutic Intervention

- Plan and implement development-focused therapy sessions based on each child's needs.
- Provide interventions to improve:
- Gross and fine motor skills.
- Sensory processing and integration.
- Cognitive and learning abilities.
- Social interaction and communication.
- Attention, concentration, and play skills.
- Self-care and daily living activities.
- Support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, global developmental delay (GDD), cerebral palsy, and other developmental conditions,



within the qualified scope of practice.
- Monitor progress and modify therapy goals based on developmental outcomes.

C. Parent Counselling & Guidance

- Educate parents about developmental milestones and early intervention.
- Demonstrate home-based activities and exercises to support developmental progress.
- Guide parents on behavioural management and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conduct regular parent feedback and progress review sessions.

D. Clinical Documentation

- Maintain accurate patient assessment records, therapy notes, treatment plans, and progress reports.
- Record therapy attendance and follow-up details.
- Ensure proper documentation as per hospital policies and clinical protocols.

E. Multidisciplinary Coordination

- Coordinate with Developmental Paediatricians, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and other specialists.
- Participate in case discussions and multidisciplinary reviews.
- Refer children to appropriate specialists whenever required.

3. Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Child Development / Human Development and Family Studies / Early Childhood Special Education / Special Education or a relevant allied health discipline.
- Additional certification or training in Early Intervention, Developmental Therapy, Autism, or Child Development will be an added advantage.

4. Experience

- 1–3 years of experience in child development, early intervention, or paediatric rehabilitation

Pay: ₹11,000.00 - ₹97,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Child Development Therapist (Madurai)
🏢 Rio Hospital
📍 Madurai