Paediatric Occupational Therapist

About the role:

This role is a Fixed Term Contract Position in a growing practice in Vermont, Melbourne. The team have a fantastic full-time position (part-time considered) available for an OT who is very caring and loves working with children. You will primarily be responsible for providing ongoing therapy to children within our clinic, as well as in school and home settings. Supervision and professional development are available for the successful applicant from our experienced team.

We run a variety of different programs including individual OT, Aquatic Therapy, Social Skills groups, School Readiness, and Feeding therapy.

A willingness to become a trained Aquatic Therapist and swimming teacher would be fantastic. We run an aquatic therapy program/swimming school holiday program for children with special needs which is an amazing and new therapy in Australia. Training will be provided to the right applicant.
The successful applicant will have an ability to relate to children and a sense of creativity when planning therapy sessions.

We see children from 1-18 with a range of issues including ASD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, CP, Intellectual Disability, Sensory Processing Disorder….the list goes on. No two days are ever the same!!


Skills and Experience:

• Eligibility for membership to OT Australia
• Current registration with AHPRA, police check and WWC check
• 1+ year experience in paediatrics
• A love for working with children.
• Creativity and enthusiasm in developing individualised therapy sessions.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Current driver’s licence and car

Deserible Skills:

• Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing difficulties.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Experience conducting standardised assessments.

Benefits:

• We are a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team in Vermont, Melbourne.
• Purpose built multi-disciplinary therapy centre including warehouse sized gym.
• Experienced supportive team
• Supported professional development.
• Clinical supervision program.
• No late nights or weekends.
• Dedicated administration support.
• Fun team with many get togethers outside of work.
• Interesting and varied caseload
• Opportunity for growth as a therapist in our feeding team

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