Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics - Craigieburn, 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

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support children with NDIS in Craigieburn, VIC. In this role you will assess, plan and deliver therapy across a diverse paediatric caseload, including sensory, fine motor and home modification needs.

You will work closely with families, support coordinators and case managers, providing comprehensive reports and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic, learning-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPRA registration.
• Current Driver's License and willingness to drive.
• Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prescribe assistive equipment.
• Plan and coordinate home modifications.
• Provide therapy to NDIS participants.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports.
• Lead and mentor junior staff.
• Communicate with families and support coordinators and case managers.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master of Occupational Therapy

Full AHPRA registration

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics - Craigieburn, VIC

About the Role:

We are currently searching for a SeniorPaediatric Occupational Therapistfor a community NDIS role in Craigieburn, 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

About Us:

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.
Additional information

• $80,000 - $100,000 per annum plus superannuation
• Supervision sessions
• Professional Development