Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)
Are you a passionate OT enthusiastic about working with children and their families? Do you love extending your learning and understanding through professional development with experts sharing their knowledge with you every month? Do you enjoy being part of a fun and dynamic team?
We are looking for enthusiastic Paediatric Occupational Therapists to join our friendly, fun and passionate team. We have both full-time, part-time and contract positions available to work out of our Edgecliff clinic and mobile sites.
Us:
K indness F airness O ptimism and T rust are the values we believe in and instill at the practice. Our mission is to provide care and support to, and advocate for, children and families on their therapy journey. We use holistic and evidence-based therapy approaches and aim to ensure that all of our clients flourish, thrive, and reach their best potential.
Kids First OT offers family-centred services for children aged 0 to 18 years with a wide range of disabilities, developmental delays, and challenges. Assessments and therapy are both conducted at the Edgecliff clinic and within the community (childcare centres/pre-schools/schools and homes).
Our services include assessments, individual and group therapy, fun and exciting holiday groups, screenings, workshops, mentoring, and in-house and outsourced professional development.
The work perks:
The successful applicant will enjoy:
Manageable KPIs and discretionary bonus Flexible working hours - part-time and contractor options available! Travel allowance Access to our Sensory gym and new resources (purchased regularly) Company monthly outsourced PD from other health professionals and specialists Company monthly team bonding events Opportunity for business development involvement Minimum Requirements:
At least 1.5 years paediatric experience Enthusiastic and passionate about a career in Paediatric Occupational Therapy. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work autonomously, demonstrated organisational skills, and time management skills. Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development. Demonstrates knowledge of disability, learning difficulties, sensory processing difficulties, motor skills difficulties, and child development. Demonstrates knowledge in paediatric Occupational Therapy practice as well as goal setting and creating therapy programs. Willingness and enthusiasm to run screenings, group programs, school holiday programs and parent/teacher workshops. Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy. Current driver's licence and willingness to use own car for school and home visits. Current Working with Children's Check. Registration with AHPRA Understanding of the public and private education system and school curriculum. Demonstrates understanding of the therapist-teacher-parent relationship. 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 have experience working with people with autism spectrum disorder? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? What's your expected annual base salary? #J-18808-Ljbffr