Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Gorilla Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD budget

Telehealth options

Flexible hours

Travel allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join a friendly multidisciplinary clinic in Epping, Melbourne. The role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, strong team support, and a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder and sensory processing in children aged 3-12.

You will work with a team of allied health professionals, receive weekly supervision, and have access to a sensory room, telehealth options, and a generous salary ranging from $85,000 to $110,000 plus super.

Qualifications

• Qualified OT with AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 1 year postgraduate experience.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinic-based role in Epping, flexible FT/PT within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist paediatric clients with emotional, social and physical needs.
• Assess needs and implement interventions using evidence-based practice.
• Work with ASD and Sensory Processing Disorders.
• Utilise sensory room equipment.

Skills

Paediatric therapy

Autism expertise

Sensory processing

Motor skills

Self-care routines

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Tools

Telehealth

Job description

Work within a passionate team of Allied Health professionals comprising of Occupational Therapists,Speech Pathologists, and PaediatricPsychologists that work within a clinic and community setting. They specialize in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children ages 3-12 years of age, through individual and group therapy programs designed by members of their team.

Offering well above award salary packages to ensure their therapists feel rewarded, enjoy being part of a sociable. well-connected team. Full-time and part-time positions available.

Have any questions? Please get in touch! (Contact details listed below)

The Role:

• Clinic based position (flexible full time or part time role) in Epping working within a friendly and inclusive multidisciplinary team.
• Assist paediatric clients with their emotional, social and physical needs, particularly in the areas of fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive skills, social development, and establishing self-care routines.
• Assess children's needs and implement tailored interventions through evidence-based practice.
• Primarily assisting children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorders
• Utilise their specially designed sensoryroom with equipment such as swings, hammocks and resources that encourage play and promote graded desensitization.

Work within a passionate team of Allied Health professionals comprising of Occupational Therapists,Speech Pathologists, and PaediatricPsychologists that work within a clinic and community setting. They specialize in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children ages 3-12 years of age, through individual and group therapy programs designed by members of their team.

Offering well above award salary packages to ensure their therapists feel rewarded, enjoy being part of a sociable. well-connected team. Full-time and part-time positions available.

Have any questions? Please get in touch! (Contact details listed below)

The Role:

• Clinic based position (flexible full time or part time role) in Epping working within a friendly and inclusive multidisciplinary team.
• Assist paediatric clients with their emotional, social and physical needs, particularly in the areas of fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive skills, social development, and establishing self-care routines.
• Assess children's needs and implement tailored interventions through evidence-based practice.
• Primarily assisting children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorders
• Utilise their specially designed sensoryroom with equipment such as swings, hammocks and resources that encourage play and promote graded desensitization.

About the support:

• Weekly dedicated supervision time with their Lead Occupational Therapist
• Collaborative work culture - they encourage their Occupational Therapists to share ideas, professional insight and strategies within their team
• Collaborate with other clinicians within the clinic to ask questions and participate in case conferences
• External supervision and training in Autism Assessment paid for

Why this role:

• Salary of $85,000 - $110,000 + super depending on experience
• Manageable caseload with achievable billable expectations
• Working within regular work hours of 9-5pm with flexible working days and part time options
• Report writing is paid and included in work time
• Flexible days working from home; see your clients via telehealth if preferred
• Travel allowance for any offsite work
• $1000 annual budget for Professional Development
• Career Progression opportunities; they promote from within the company.
• Gain more experience working with a varied caseload

Team Culture:

• Strong focus on positive, supportive workplace culture, encouraged through regular team building days/ social events throughout the year
• Work within a multidisciplinary team other professionals including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Speech Pathologists
• Gain insight into other Allied Health disciplines by engaging in collaborative team meetings

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year postgraduate experience
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred

Interested in this position:

Apply now or email your resume to Cian Hynes (Allied Health Division) to ****@gorillajobs.com.auor call [phone] *** to hear more about the role.

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Additional information

• Clinic based role assisting paediatric clients with ASD and sensory processing
• Weekly dedicated supervision with their lead Occupational Therapist
• Utilise a sensory room with a wide range of resources provided

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