Aquatic Therapist
Calling all Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Physiotherapists.
Summary about this job
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
Company: Inclusive Sport SA Inc.
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Part Time
Salary: $35 - $44.99 per hour
Phone: +61-7-3230-2124
Fax: +61-2-4237-7080
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Detail information about job Aquatic Therapist. Terms and conditions vacancy
Inclusive Sport SA has a unique opportunity for qualified Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Physiotherapists to fill a Permanent Part-Time position within its highly successful Rapidswim: Aquatic Therapy program. The successful applicant will work across multiple programs in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
The successful applicant will have a passion for social inclusion and a ‘can do’ attitude.
If you would like to maximise your professional development, gain skills in a unique environment and add value to the lives of people living with disability; this is your opportunity.
In the Rapidswim: Aquatic Therapy program, therapists work 1:1 in either 30 or 45 minute sessions with young people and adults living with sensory, intellectual and/or other disabilities to increase their personal development and water safety skills. Inclusive Sport SA also provides new therapists with mentoring and training in the hydro environment.
Below are the days and times of the Rapidswim: Aquatic Therapy program. The successful applicant will be required to work 12 hours a week across some of these programs and locations.
- Mondays 9am – 3pm (Brighton)
- Mondays 4pm – 7:45pm (Brighton)
- Mondays 6pm – 7:30pm (Hampstead Rehab Centre)
- Tuesdays 3pm – 6pm (Brighton)
- Wednesdays 5pm – 7pm (Women's and Children's)
- Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm (Brighton)
- Thursdays 5:30pm – 7:30pm (Hampstead Rehab Centre)
- Saturdays 10am – 12.30pm (Hampstead Rehab Centre)
Essential Requirements:
- Therapists must have patience, passion and a positive attitude
- Qualified and registered with their industry board (eg. AHPRA)
- Provide First Aid Qualification
- Perform CPR Qualification
- DCSI - Child-related employment
Inclusive Sport SA provide training in Aquatic Therapy and offer above award wages. A uniform is provided. A full position description is available upon email request.
To apply please send a one page (maximum) cover letter addressing your experience and reasons for wanting to work in the Rapidswim: Aquatic Therapy program, along with your resume and copies of your essential qualifications. Interviews will be completed over the coming 2 weeks - please submit your application at the earliest possible time. Applications will be reviewed with formal interviews, program observation and training before appointment.