Occupational Therapist

The CompanyWe're a small, highly relational mobile practice on the Mornington Peninsula. We see all ages and all abilities and match the right therapist to the right person.
The RoleOccupational Therapist, paediatrics. Firm Foundation OT, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula.
Being an early hire means influence: over our culture, our reputation in this community, and where we go next. It also means accountability.
The workNeurodivergent kids 0 to 18, mostly early years. Mainly autism and ADHD. Homes, kinders, schools, community. Some telehealth. Mainly NDIS, some private. One to one, plus some parent-only sessions. Predominantly hands-on therapy, some reports. Training provided in our report method.
HoursFull-time or part-time. 3, 4 or 5 days. Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.
CaseloadFour clients a day on target, around 65% utilisation. Ramp of 40 to 50% for the first three to six months. Existing waitlist plus clients transitioning from me. You choose who you take on and how complex.
Pay$90,000 FTE base. 12% super on base and bonus. 20% of your billings above $180,000 FTE, uncapped, paid quarterly.On target: $115,400 full-time. $92,400 at four days. $69,300 at three days. All including super.
We provideFunded external clinical supervision. $2,000/year PD plus paid PD days. Laptop, phone, therapy resources, assessment kits. Practice manager handling billing and scheduling. Travel at $0.99/km. Four weeks leave, ten days personal, pro rata.
You provideAHPRA registration. Your own professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Car and licence.
Requirements2+ years OT, concentrated in paediatrics. Experience with neurodivergent kids. Neuro-affirming. Sensory Profile 2, COPM, BOT-2, Beery VMI. WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening.
Not in this roleAdults, SIL/ILO, home mods, complex AT, support worker training, supervising anyone.

ApplyCV and cover letter to reuben@firmfoundationot.com, answering:
1. What are you looking for that you're not getting now, and what draws you to a small practice?2. How do you manage yourself, your week, your energy and your caseload, when nobody's checking?3. Tell me about a client who stretched your clinical reasoning and what changed for them.