Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics - Carrum Downs, VIC

MediRecruit; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision sessions

Professional Development

Team Leadership opportunities

Work-life balance

Caseload variety

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist for a community NDIS role in Carrum Downs, VIC. You will manage a diverse paediatric caseload, provide therapy, and mentor junior staff.

You will collaborate with families, support coordinators and case managers, delivering comprehensive assessments and reports while driving best-practice therapy and healthy home modifications. This role offers leadership opportunities and a balanced, varied caseload.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPRA registration to practice.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat paediatric caseload including sensory profiling.
• Provide therapy to NDIS participants.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports.
• Lead and mentor junior staff in a supportive environment.
• Liaise with families, support coordinators and case managers.
• Coordinate home modifications and housing assessments.
• Deliver tailored exercise therapy and daily living skills support.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Organisational skills

Time management

Empathy

Relationship building

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Full AHPRA registration

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics - Carrum Downs, VIC

About the Role

We are currently searching for a SeniorPaediatric Occupational Therapistfor a community NDIS role in Carrum Downs, VIC

In this role, you will manage a diverse paediatric caseload, providing everything from sensory profiling and fine motor support to complex home modifications and housing assessments. You will be a key point of contact for families and support coordinators, driving best-practice therapy and mentoring junior staff within a supportive, variety-filled environment. Duties & responsibilities include:

• Assessment and prescription of assistive equipment
• Assessment and planning of home modifications
• Provision of therapy to NDIS participants
• Provision of comprehensive functional and environmental assessments
• Comprehensive written reports
• Tailored exercise therapy and promotion
• Therapy supports including: fine motor skills, sensory profiling and assistance with daily living skills
• Housing assessments and home modifications
• Clear, frequent and open communication between support coordinators,case managers and families

Benefits

• $80,000 - $100,000 per annum plus superannuation
• Supervision sessions
• Professional Development
• Team Leadership opportunities available
• Variety in caseload and so many learning opportunities
• Work-life balance

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Full AHPRA registration
• Willingness to take advantage of new opportunities and exciting challenges.
• Motivation to learn and contribute new ideas to promoting best practice therapy
• Empathy towards individuals with a disability and elderly individuals
• Inspiration to make a real difference in someone'slife
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills and the ability to proactively identify and meet expectations in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to develop strong, professional relationships with team members, stakeholders and most importantly patients!
• Strong attention to detail skills with a focus on ensuring accurate preparation of documentation
• Current Driver's License and willingness to drive
• Active Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Must have the right to work in Australia