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Assistant Therapist

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Entry level

Qualification Diploma or Certificate in CCRT (Certificate Course in Rehabilitation Therapy) or BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) Experience working with children with special needs will be preferred. Job Purpose To support…

Skills: Child Development, Disability Awareness, Physiotherapy Exercises, Rehabilitation Techniques, Communication Skills

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Director of Shared Services

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Senior+

APD is a large and rapidly growing NGO. APD’s Programs are supported by a variety of shared services that provide a variety of critical services to the organization. These services include: Fund Raising Finance and Compl…

Skills: General Management, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Information Technology Strategy, Strategic Planning

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Assistant Therapist

The Association of People with Disability (APD, India)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • professional certificate, bachelor degree
  • Posted 104d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Assistant Therapist will assist physiotherapists in conducting therapy sessions for children with special needs and support the implementation of individualized therapy plans. They will help children perform therapeutic exercises and monitor their safety during sessions.

Requirements

Candidates should have a Diploma or Certificate in CCRT or a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Experience working with children with special needs is preferred, along with basic knowledge of child development and rehabilitation techniques.

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Qualification

  • Diploma or Certificate in CCRT (Certificate Course in Rehabilitation Therapy) or BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
  • Experience working with children with special needs will be preferred.

Job Purpose

To support physiotherapists in providing therapeutic services to children with developmental delays and disabilities. The Assistant Therapist will assist in therapy sessions, support rehabilitation activities, and help in improving the functional abilities and independence of children with special needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist physiotherapists in conducting therapy sessions for children with special needs.
  • Support implementation of individualized therapy plans designed by the physiotherapist.
  • Help children perform therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional activities.
  • Prepare therapy materials and maintain therapy equipment.
  • Monitor children during therapy sessions and ensure safety at all times.
  • Maintain basic therapy records, attendance, and progress notes as instructed.
  • Support group therapy sessions, early intervention activities, and rehabilitation programs.
  • Guide parents/caregivers on simple home-based exercises as advised by the physiotherapist.
  • Assist in screening, assessments, and therapy camps when required.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the therapy unit.

Required Competencies

  • Basic knowledge of child development and disability.
  • Understanding of physiotherapy exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
  • Ability to work with children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, autism, and other disabilities.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with children and parents.
  • Patience, empathy, and a child-friendly approach.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (therapists, special educators, social workers).
  • Basic documentation and record-keeping skills.
  • Commitment to inclusive rehabilitation and child development.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in early intervention programs.
  • Ability to demonstrate therapy exercises and assistive techniques.
  • Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.


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About The Association of People with Disability (APD, India)

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Rehabilitating underprivileged people with disability since 1959. Advocating policies for inclusion, justice and equity.

Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1959
Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
LinkedIn followers
9,215

The Association of People with Disability (APD), India is a non-governmental organisation that’s transforming the lives of underprivileged people with disability since 1959. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, we run extensive programs in rural and urban Karnataka to enable, equip and empower children and adults with a range of disabilities including locomotor, spinal cord injury, speech and hearing, cerebral palsy, and to some extent, mental issues. Till date, we have impacted 1 Million+ lives of people with disability with our lifecycle approach - early intervention, education, livelihood, rehabilitation, capacity building, and facilitating access to entitlements. We also develop strategic partnerships with NGOs (especially local), government, corporate and other bodies to augment the reach of our programs. We work closely with government at various levels to influence policy.

Offices: 6th Cross, Hutchins Road, Off Hennur Road, Lingarajapuram,, St. Thomas Town Post, Bangalore, Karnataka 560084, IN · Plot No-70, Near Renukacharya School Nandini Badavane Gurupadeshwar Nagar, Vijaypura, Karnataka 586101, IN · "Basavapoorna" #1027, 2nd Main 2nd Stage Nittuvalli New Extension, Davangere , Karnataka 577004, IN

Early InterventionSpinal Cord Injury RehabilitationLivelihood training and placementPolicy & AdvocacyInclusive EducationHR Training for Disability SectorAssistive DevicesAdaptive DevicesMobility Aidsand Mental Health
View all jobs at The Association of People with Disability (APD, India)

About The Association of People with Disability (APD, India)

LinkedInVisit site

Rehabilitating underprivileged people with disability since 1959. Advocating policies for inclusion, justice and equity.

Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1959
Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
LinkedIn followers
9,215

The Association of People with Disability (APD), India is a non-governmental organisation that’s transforming the lives of underprivileged people with disability since 1959. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, we run extensive programs in rural and urban Karnataka to enable, equip and empower children and adults with a range of disabilities including locomotor, spinal cord injury, speech and hearing, cerebral palsy, and to some extent, mental issues. Till date, we have impacted 1 Million+ lives of people with disability with our lifecycle approach - early intervention, education, livelihood, rehabilitation, capacity building, and facilitating access to entitlements. We also develop strategic partnerships with NGOs (especially local), government, corporate and other bodies to augment the reach of our programs. We work closely with government at various levels to influence policy.

Offices: 6th Cross, Hutchins Road, Off Hennur Road, Lingarajapuram,, St. Thomas Town Post, Bangalore, Karnataka 560084, IN · Plot No-70, Near Renukacharya School Nandini Badavane Gurupadeshwar Nagar, Vijaypura, Karnataka 586101, IN · "Basavapoorna" #1027, 2nd Main 2nd Stage Nittuvalli New Extension, Davangere , Karnataka 577004, IN

Early InterventionSpinal Cord Injury RehabilitationLivelihood training and placementPolicy & AdvocacyInclusive EducationHR Training for Disability SectorAssistive DevicesAdaptive DevicesMobility Aidsand Mental Health
View all jobs at The Association of People with Disability (APD, India)

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