Occupational Therapist

SustainHealth Recruitment; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SustainHealth Recruitment is seeking an experienced OT to join a multidisciplinary paediatric service in Newcastle. The role focuses on a predominantly clinic-based caseload with a broad range of developmental, sensory, motor, self-care and school participation needs.

You will work within a supportive team including Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Behaviour Support Practitioners, with flexible days and part-time options available.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration
• Paediatric OT experience or relevant clinical placement experience
• Understanding of NDIS and Medicare
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• WWCC, National Police Check, First Aid and driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Work across developmental, sensory, motor, self-care, school participation, emotional regulation, autism and ADHD presentations
• Collaborate daily with Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and other OTs
• Build a caseload around preferred days and hours

Skills

AHPRA registration

Paediatric OT experience

NDIS knowledge

Communication skills

Report writing

WWCC

National Police Check

First Aid

Driver's licence

Job description

Looking for an OT role with flexibility, a predominantly clinic-based caseload and a genuinely multidisciplinary team? We have a sought after opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary service in Newcastle.

This is primarily a paediatric OT caseload, with most sessions delivered in clinic. You’ll work across developmental, sensory, motor, self-care, school participation, emotional regulation, autism and ADHD presentations.

There is also scope to work with some adolescents and adults depending on your experience and interests.

You’ll have access to:

• Flexible days and hours to suit your lifestyle; full or part-time options available
• An in-house assessment and therapy resource library
• A predominantly clinic-based caseload
• Daily collaboration with Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and other OTs
• Regular supervision, mentoring and peer review
• PD budget and extensive assessment and therapy resources
• Dedicated admin support for scheduling and billing
• Employee or contractor arrangements

Looking for an OT role with flexibility, a predominantly clinic-based caseload and a genuinely multidisciplinary team? We have a sought after opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary service in Newcastle.

This is primarily a paediatric OT caseload, with most sessions delivered in clinic. You’ll work across developmental, sensory, motor, self-care, school participation, emotional regulation, autism and ADHD presentations.

There is also scope to work with some adolescents and adults depending on your experience and interests.

• Flexible days and hours to suit your lifestyle; full or part-time options available
• An in-house assessment and therapy resource library
• A predominantly clinic-based caseload
• Daily collaboration with Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and other OTs
• Regular supervision, mentoring and peer review
• PD budget and extensive assessment and therapy resources
• Dedicated admin support for scheduling and billing
• Employee or contractor arrangements

About you

We’re open to experienced OTs and early career clinicians with:

• AHPRA registration
• Paediatric OT experience or relevant clinical placement experience
• An understanding of NDIS and Medicare
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• WWCC, National Police Check, First Aid and driver's licence

The opportunity Join an established multidisciplinary team where you can build a caseload around your preferred days and hours, while having plenty of clinical support around you.

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