Occupational Therapist - Social Paediatric Centre (m/f/d)

Heidelberg University Hospital is one of the leading medical centers in Germany. Together with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Heidelberg, we are one of the most famous biomedical research institutions in Europe. More than 14,000 employees work here in more than 50 specialist areas – with a common goal: to develop new diagnostic and therapy procedures and make them available quickly for patients. Ergotherapeut*in – Social paediatric centre (d/m/w) from April 2026 looking at the Centre for Children and Youth Medicine for the Social-Pediatric Centre.

The focus is on man as a whole. With professional expertise and empathy, you support patients in challenging situations and help create an environment of trust, support and development. Together with a dedicated team, you will make an important contribution to the holistic care at the Heidelberg University Hospital.

The social paediatric centre (SPZ) specializes in the diagnosis and therapy recommendation for imminent or manifest disabilities/multiple disability and developmental disorders in childhood. Specialists from the fields of paediatrics, ergotherapy, psychology, logo education, physiotherapy, social education work closely together in the social education center and offer interdisciplinary care under one roof. Job ID: V000015186 Field of application: Centre for Children and Youth Medicine Location: Heidelberg Start date: From April 2026 Field of activity: Social, therapeutic and pedagogical professions Type of employment: part-time (23.1 hours per week) Duration: fixed-term (2 years, fixed-term / continued employment) Contract: TV-UK

Ergotherapeutic assessment, standardised development diagnosis of combined developmental disorders, fine and coarse motor deficits, complex neurological disorders in infants, children and adolescents Treatment planning, advising, exchanging and consulting of parents and reference persons Evaluation of diagnostics and written documentation Case-related meeting and interdisciplinary exchange Cooperation with other institutions

You have completed training as an ergotherapist and/or completed study of ergotherapy You have knowledge/experience in the field of diagnostic clarification, therapy planning, parental discussions and advising of developmental disorders in childhood You have knowledge / experience with standardized test procedures (e.g. Bayley Scales III, Movement-ABC, E-T 6-6, Bueva, etc.) Intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork is important to you You have knowledge in handling electronic documentation Flexibility and readiness to use complete your profile

Tariff compensation TV-UK E8 T, attractive occupational pensions 30 days off Continued: Jobticket (Germanyticket) Family-friendly work environment: cooperation on childcare, child-care allowance, counselling for employees with dependent family members Various health, prevention and sports offers Interdisciplinary cooperation with a multidisciplinary team Target-oriented individual development and training opportunities Beautiful operating climate and an open and dedicated team Modern working atmosphere Very varied activity and close cooperation with various professional groups Note: UKHD is subject to the provisions of the Infection Protection Act. Therefore, a valid measles immunity certificate is necessary for all persons employed in the UKHD.

The UKHD lives diversity and appreciates diversity.

Regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion, we offer all the same opportunities. If a gender is underrepresented in a specific area, we attach particular importance to counteract this imbalance. In the case of equal suitability, competence and professional performance, we give priority to people with severe disabilities when considering open positions.

The grouping takes place taking into account the qualifications and the personal requirements. The salary (brutto) is for a full-time job excluding the annual special payment and other allowances. .