Occupational Therapist - Paediatric Caseload - Clinic-Based/Community/Hybrid

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd.; Mornington; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

PD leave and professional development

Leave loading 17.5%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mental health days

Job summary

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd. is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our paediatric team on a permanent part-time or full-time basis. The role covers clinic-based, community, and hybrid settings on the Mornington Peninsula.

You will conduct assessments and provide therapy for autism, communication, self-regulation, motor and social skills, and self-care participation. Work with families and a multi-disciplinary team, with options for on-site or Telehealth support.

Qualifications

• Registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Current driver's license and reliable car.
• Police Check; NDIS workers screening check; First Aid qualification (including anaphylaxis, asthma, CPR).

Responsibilities

• Work with a varied paediatric caseload alongside a multi-disciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments and provide therapy across autism, communication, self-regulation, motor and social skills, self-care participation and inclusion.
• Have on-site or in-home visits and provide support in person or via Telehealth.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapy delivery

Telehealth

Team collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Job title: Occupational Therapist - Paediatric Caseload - Clinic-Based/Community/Hybrid

Salary: $78,000 - $110,000 per annum + super + PD

Location: Mornington, VIC

• Salary packaging of $15,900 on top of your salary plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional net salary subject to individual circumstances)
• Permanent Part time or Full time positions
• Regular supervision and mentoring
• Individual $1K professional development budget and 5 days PD leave per annum (pro rata)

About the company:

They provide support under the NDIS to children from birth to 12 years of age. Biala has been supporting children and their families on the Mornington Peninsula for over 40 years.

They are looking for someone who is looking to grow with our company and work collaboratively with our team of Therapists and the wider community. You will have a current Working With Children Check, Driver's License and access to a reliable car.

About the Role:

We have exciting opportunities for a new graduates, early career or experienced Occupational Therapists to join us on a permanent part time or full time basis. In this role you will:

• Work with a varied paediatric caseload alongside a multi-disciplinary team;
• Conduct assessments and provide therapy to meet the needs of children in the areas of autism, communication, self-regulation, motor skills, social skills, exec functioning, self-care participation and inclusion;
• Have an opportunity to work on site at our purpose built facility or within the child's natural environment (childcare, kindergarten, school or their home);
• Provide support in person or via Telehealth.

Benefits:

• One-to-one support from Senior Therapists and Team Leaders;
• Generous professional development with 5 days time allowance per annum;
• 17.5% leave loading and access to generous Salary Packaging benefits;
• Access to an Internal and external Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• We provide additional leave so you can take a paid mental health day each term (4 per annum) to recharge and look after your wellbeing
• Team days which include wellbeing and self-care sessions
• Gifted rest and recovery days off such as day before Melbourne Cup Day
• As a graduate you will have a reduced case load, access to coaching, mentoring and 1:1 discipline-specific supervision.

Essential Criteria:

• Occupational Therapy Board of Australia registration (AHPRA)
• A current Driver's License and reliable car

We are happy to assist you to obtain a:

• Police Check;
• NDIS workers screening check;
• First Aid qualification (including anaphylaxis, asthma, CPR).