Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)
Are you about to complete your OT degree or an experienced OT looking to join an enthusiastic, supportive, and fun-loving team? We work 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 support focused on staff wellbeing and development?
We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team in Canberra. We travel to our clients' schools, homes, and 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 and expand your clinical skill set.
You will play a key role in assessing, planning, and implementing therapy goals that address the unique needs of each client and their family.
Our practice is 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 a key worker model with Occupational Therapists, Therapy Support Workers, Social Workers, and Autism Disability Specialists, often collaborating to support individual clients.
We 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 value all staff members and their contributions. 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 school holidays.
Our small but mighty team consists of occupational therapists, therapy support workers, a social worker, and an autism disability specialist. We collaborate with local paediatric speech pathologists and psychologists.
Our Vision:
To educate, enrich, and empower children and youth to take flight towards their greatest potential and build their independence.
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.
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 and 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 and team meetings. For the remaining four days, you will travel to meet clients for assessments and therapy. 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 will attend your initial visit to support this transition.
Skill Requirements:
Effective time management. Ability to communicate well both verbally and in written form. 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. 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. 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 you have experience working with people with autism spectrum disorder? #J-18808-Ljbffr