Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)
Are you about to complete your OT degree or an experienced OT who is looking to join an enthusiastic, supportive, and fun-loving team that works to educate, enrich, and empower diverse children, teenagers, young adults, and their families? Would you like to be part of a family-friendly and flexible working environment with robust and regular discipline support and a strong focus on staff wellbeing, staff development, and staff satisfaction?
We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team in Canberra. We travel to our clients' schools, homes and out in the community for therapy sessions and assessments, predominantly during school terms. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for supporting neurodiverse children, adolescents, and young adults. Career development opportunities abound; be supported to work on complex cases, expand your clinical skill set, and delve into paediatric and neurodevelopmental diagnostics.
You will play a key role in assessing, planning, and implementing therapy goals that address the unique needs of each client and their family to help them achieve their full potential.
Our practice is always family-centered and client-focused. Strength-based and evidence-based practice underpins our services. We tailor our support to each individual client, their goals, and their family.
We use the key worker model with Occupational Therapists, Therapy Support Workers, Social Workers, and Autism Disability Specialists, often working together to support the same client. This creates great collaboration on how best to support individual clients.
We also work closely with our clients, their families, teachers and other key stakeholders to best support our clients with their goals.
Why work with us :
We are a team that holds all staff members in high esteem and value the contributions of each team member.
Our team promotes a family-friendly schedule. You are supported in completing your billables during the school term and have the opportunity to work from home during the school holidays with significantly reduced hours.
Our two occupational therapists, one being the director, each have over 25 years of experience, are behaviour specialists and have very strong reputations in their field.
Our Vision :
To educate, enrich and empower children and youth to take flight towards their greatest potential and build their independence to live their lives with purpose, enjoyment and fulfilment.
Our Values : Educate, Empower
Our Mission :
To provide quality and effective therapy services and education to our local community working with children and young people with additional needs and those who support them.
What we offer :
A competitive and personalised salary.
A family-friendly approach with scheduled leave during the school holidays of ten weeks if billing quotas are met.
Weekly group supervision and well-being support.
Regular one-on-one supervision.
Regular one-on-one well-being sessions.
ACT regulation superannuation and entitlements.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Full-time or part-time employment.
Supportive and collaborative team environment with team meetings every Monday.
Opportunities to advance your career with a growing business.
The chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals and their families.
What your work week will look like :
We spend every Monday together as a team for multidisciplinary meetings, team meetings, and wellbeing. For the remaining four days, you will travel to meet clients at school, in the community or at their homes for assessments and therapy. On these days, the team communicates through WhatsApp and phone calls to support each other. You will have a phone call with a senior team member at the end of each week as our weekly check-in.
Your level of autonomy will depend on your experience and skill level. When meeting new clients, a team member who regularly sees that client will attend your initial visit to support this transition.
Skill Requirements :
Effective time management. Ability to communicate well both verbally and in written form through recommendations, reports and assessments. An understanding of and willingness to contribute to a positive workplace culture. Ability to provide clinical reasoning. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Commitment to ongoing professional development. We are happy to train you further in the following :
Working with families. Working with children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delay/intellectual disability and challenges with motor skills, behaviour difficulties, sensory sensitivities and social and cognitive challenges. Understanding the NDIS framework and requirements. Qualifications :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Be eligible for AHPRA registration upon graduating. Hold a valid Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain it. Hold a current Police Check or be willing to obtain it. Hold a First Aid and CPR certification, or be willing to obtain one. Hold a full, valid driver's license with access to your own vehicle and third-party insurance. Recommended but not required :
Current membership with Occupational Therapy Australia.
Your application will include the following questions :
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you own or have regular access to a car? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do have experience working with people with autism spectrum disorder?
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