Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics - Dandenong, VIC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Supervision sessions

Professional Development

Team Leadership opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist for a community NDIS role in Dandenong, VIC. You will manage a diverse paediatric caseload, delivering sensory profiling, fine motor support, home modifications and housing assessments, while mentoring junior staff in a supportive, varied environment.

Key duties include assessments, therapy provision, comprehensive reports, and collaboration with families and coordinators.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Empathy towards individuals with disability and elderly.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prescribe assistive equipment.
• Plan and implement home modifications.
• Provide therapy to NDIS participants and write comprehensive reports.
• Conduct functional and environmental assessments and promotion.
• Prepare tailored exercise therapy and daily living supports.
• Communicate with support coordinators, case managers and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Time management

Autonomy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics - Dandenong, VIC

We are currently searching for a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist for a community NDIS role in Dandenong, 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's life
• 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