Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist — Lead & Mentor

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

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.