Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Early Career or Experienced

Play To Live Occupational Therapy is a community-based paediatric service located in Melbourne's Western Suburbs, predominately servicing suburbs within the Wyndham area. We are excited to announce that we are expanding the team, with new occupational therapist positions available.

We're seeking an early career therapist or experienced therapist to join our team.

About The Role:

You will support children aged 0-12 to achieve their goals through community-based therapy. Play To Live Occupational Therapy predominately works with NDIS, Medicare, and privately paying clients. You will have a varied caseload, including Autistic and ADHD'er clients, and clients with other developmental differences or genetic differences. 

You will work closely with families, kindergartens, schools, and other allied health professionals as you provide services within the child's natural environment. You have the opportunity to have autonomy over scheduling, or receive support if this is a preference. 

What we offer?

• Above award base salary

• Reimbursement of professional indemnity and public liability insurance

• Reimbursement of AHPRA registration fees

• Travel reimbursement

• Structured on-boarding program and new graduate program

• Client-free day every week to allow for reasonable planning and documentation time

• Manageable case-load of 4 clients per client-facing day - we have a strong focus on quality over quantity

• Flexible working arrangements to assist you in achieving a great work-life balance, including the option to work from home during client-free time

• Ongoing opportunities for career progression, professional development, and training with $1500 annual PD budget

• Opportunity to complete workshops and webinars on neurodiversity-affirming practice and access 1:1 support to implement this into your practice

• Fantastic resources including assessments, toys, games, books, and technology including business laptop and phone

Your role with include:

• Meeting with parents or caregivers to conduct initial consultations.

• Liaising with parents or caregivers to establish client centered and strengths-based goals.

• Creating therapy plans to support children to achieve their goals.

• Collaborating with other professionals including allied health, GP's, and teachers

• Providing therapy support within the child's natural environment including home, school, kinder, and/or childcare.

• Learning to conduct standardised Occupational Therapy and developmental assessments.

• Writing progress reports, including NDIS reviews, GP letters, and summary reports.

About You

As our newest Occupational Therapist, you will have a passion for paediatrics and a caring and empathetic approach to your work. You will have, or have the ability to acquire:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent

• Full AHPRA registration

• Adequate written and verbal communication skills or the ability to request for accommodations in order to complete the role

• Australian drivers license and fully insured car

• Working with Children Check and National Police Check

• Professional Indemnity and malpractice insurance

Desired background/experience but not required:

• NDIS knowledge and experience

• Paediatric placement or experience

• Understanding of Neurodiversity Affirming Practice

• Understanding of Autism, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, and Down Syndrome 

• Understanding of sensory processing

How To Apply

If you're looking for a great role with a growing practice, apply now with your resume and a cover letter to ****@playtoliveot.com or call 0401 682 *** for more information. 

New Graduates and experienced therapists are welcomed.

If you require accommodations for the interview process please contact us on the details above to arrange accommodations prior.  

We look forward to hearing from you!