Experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist

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Detail information about job Experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Opportunity to do effective OT directly with kids and families - your style
• Opportunity to grow and learn
• Dynamic, highly skilled, supportive and friendly team

Seeking experienced Paediatric OT  who "gets" kids and families

• Are you passionate about making a change in the lives of kids and their families?
• Do you thrive in a positive team environment, where everyone helps each other out?
• Do you want flexible conditions and opportunities where you can grow and learn?

Then we may have the job for you.

Kids Matters OT, Brisbane's largest and most dynamic Occupational Therapy clinic, is seeking an experienced full-time OT to work across our Yeerongpilly and Greenslopes clinics. There will be 3 days/ week of work at Yeerongpilly and 2 days/ week of work at Greenslopes. It is envisaged that the job will be moved to full-time at Yeerongpilly in about 12 months. 

We need someone who "gets" kids and families and how to treat them using a combination of developmental and top-down approaches so as to make a meaningful and functional change, not only for the kids, but for their parents and siblings too.

We are specifically looking for someone who is skilled in working with children and has expertise in sensory processing theory and practice, executive function management and Autism. Mental Health expertise would also be highly regarded. You must have at least 3-5 years of paediatric Occupational Therapy experience and good time management skills so you can hit the ground running. Full support will be provided to ensure that you can succeed.

You will be part of a successful team who are high performers, working in a dynamic environment which is positive and active. You will see a full caseload and follow necessary administrative procedures. There is on the job training & development including professional supervision and mentoring.

Our core values are:

• We are honest & have integrity in our actions & communication.
• We care for our team.
• We are positive, open & proactive.
• We care for our facilities, resources & environment.
• We care for our clients as number one.
• We work hard for our clients and company.

If you wish to apply, please go to www.kidsmatters.com.au /employment opportunities and answer the questions found there. Email these and your CV to Vivienne Williams.

For an Immediate Start (pending all required health fund provider applications)