Saturday, April 9, 2011

The Mumbai Branch of All India Occupational Therapist's Association has launched its much awaited 
(Click to view). 
The registration for the directory is free for all Mumbai based Occupational Therapists. 

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Advanced Training in Pediatric Occupational Therapy


On Ocassion of 60th Anniversary of Occupational Therapy in Mumbai
Occupational Therapy Training School & Centre, L.T.M.M.C.& G.H.,Sion
announces                                           

Advanced Training in Pediatric Occupational Therapy (Jan2011-Feb2011)

Organiser :- 
Occupational Therapy Training School
& Centre,L.T.M.M.C.& G.H., Sion

Co-ordinator:- Dr.Jyothika Bijlani

Organising Committee:-
  1. Scientific Committee-Dr Anuradha Pai
  2. Finance Committee-Dr.Rashmi Yeradkar
  3. Registration Committee-Dr.Shailaja Jaywant
  4. Catering Committee-Dr.Sandhya Alekar

Workshop Topic-
Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Intervention
in Neonates  & Infants at  Risk

Faculty:-
  • Dr J.S.Mondkar  (Neonatalogist)
  • Dr.Ruchi nanavati (Neonatologist)
  • Dr.Neeta Naik (Paediatric Neurologist)
  • Dr.J.N.Bijlani  (Child DevelopmentalTherapist)
  • Dr.S.S.Jaywant(Child DevelopmentalTherapist)
Participants Eligibility:-
Occupational Therapists, Postgraduate Occupational Therapy students,
Postgraduate Paediatric  Students, Paediatrician

Date:-28th &29th April 2011
Time: 9am to 4 pm
Venue: Surgery seminar hall, 1st floor, College Bldg,
L.T.M.M.C & G.H., Sion, Mumbai

Fees- Rs 3000/- (Rs Three Thousand only)
Entries – Limited (40 Seats)

For further Details kindly contact :
  • O.T. School & Centre, LTMMCollege. Tel.no.:022-24063549/50
  • Dr.Jyothika Bijlani (Mob-9820964567) E-mail: jyothikabijlani@yahoo.co.in
  • Dr.Shailaja Jaywant.(Mob-9820848040) E-mail: shailaja_ot@yahoo.co.in
  • Dr.Suhas Bongade (Mob-9969001735) E-mail: bongadesuhas@rediffmail.com

Please pay by draft in favour of  “Advanced O.T Training 2010-2011” to be paid in Mumbai, on following address

Address- Dr. Jyothika Bijlani
21,Kalpataru Harmony CHS,
Near Sion Post office,
Sion(East), Mumbai-22








Friday, April 1, 2011

Occupational Therapy Jobs


  Ummeed Child Development Center requires Occupational  Therapist /Physical Therapist to work with children with physical disabilities.

Ummeed is an innovative, leading-edge non-profit in Mumbai, offering services for children with disabilities and their families.  Staff work across disciplines, in teams designed to meet whole-family needs.  Emphasis is on design of top-notch clinical strategies for resource-poor communities: empowering families and communities to help improve the lives of children with disabilities.

This job not only offers a chance to interact with other professionals working at Ummeed but also offers opportunity to grow as a teacher by participation in Ummeed's training programs.  Individuals will have a chance to contribute to a rapidly growing field by devising innovative approaches for working with children with developmental disabilities.

Tasks:
  • Assessment of children and families
  • Development of Individual Family Service Plan for children developmental disabilities
  • Ongoing care of  children and their families
  • Working as part of an Interdisciplinary team
  • Teaching Activities

Candidates should hold Postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy.  Ideally candidates would have some background in working with children with developmental disabilities especially with cerebral palsy.

Preference will be given to a candidate who is interested in putting in at least 30 hours per week.

Salary will be commensurate with applicant’s qualification and experience.

Interested applicants please send resume and in subject line put Application for Occupational/physical Therapist to Ummeed Child Development Center at email:  ummeedcenter@gmail.com
Address: Ground Floor, Mantri Pride 1-B, 1/62 N.M. Joshi Marg
Lower Parel (Nr Chinchpokli Station), Mumbai 400 011
Tel 6556 4054 / 655 23810 / 2300 2006
Website: 
www.ummeed.org