Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Multidisciplinary Team - VISA Sponsorship

** Great Multidisciplinary Team - Continuous Support - Growth Opportunities - Modern Clinic - Resource Budget - Supervision Provided - 9 Day fortnight - VISA Sponsorship Available if required

About us

We are a friendly multidisciplinary team including speech pathology, occupational therapy and early childhood practitioners. We enjoy problem-solving together, sharing our challenges and expertise, developing our skills and supporting each other. Our practice services children of all ages, both those with and without disabilities. We proudly support the Cairns Special Children's Christmas Party with annual sponsorship.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Providing best-practice assessment and occupational therapy services to children in our modern clinic.

• Writing assessment and progress reports, including FCAs, sensory profiles and NDIS review reports.

• Liaising with families and other professionals.

• Maintaining and expanding your knowledge base.

• Sharing your knowledge with the rest of the team.

• Providing a mobile service to surrounding areas, which would attract a travel allowance.

About You

• You have an interest in working across all areas of paediatric occupational therapy

• You have a committment to learning and applying evidence-based therapies to your practice.

• You are keen to engage in professional support team meetings

• You are empathetic and will work with our families within a non-judgmental and supportive framework.

• You value working in an organisation you are proud to represent, with like-minded individuals.

• You may be a new graduate or you may have years of experience - all are encouraged to apply.

• You may be an Australian citizen, or international candidate applying under a VISA 482 or 494.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or higher

• Blue Card for Working with Children must be held before commencing work

• Eligibility to Obtain a Medicare Provider Number

• Registration with AHPRA

• International Candidates to have completed their Stage 1 assessment with the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia, and must attach their outcome letter with their application.

• Australian Driver's License to be held prior to commencing work

Benefits

• Rewarding salary

• 12% Superannuation

• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

• This role is full-time, however hours are spread over a 9 day fortnight, giving you one day off each fortnight for yourself.

• Professional Development Program

• A Budget is allocated for the purchase of OT resources at your choosing

• Reception staff to take care of the administrative side of the job, leaving you to focus on what you love.

Find out More about us

Visit our website: https://www.therapypluscdc.com.au/