Senior Occupational Therapist
Senior Occupational Therapist | Paediatrics | Sydney | Community | Not For Profit
Summary about this job
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
Company: Sugarman Australia
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Salary Packaging
Phone: +61-8-6805-3447
Fax: +61-3-2967-7927
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Detail information about job Senior Occupational Therapist. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the organisation
My client is one of the leading Not For Profit organisations in NSW, specialising in Early Education as well as child disability services across the Inner West and SouthWest areas of Sydney. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their trans disciplinary team to work with children with a number of disabilities ranging from Autism to developmental delay.
This organisation provides an amazing service to the local community and work hard to make sure they provide the highest quality care.
About the role
As the Senior Occupational Therapist, you are responsible for ensuring the provision of occupational therapy and support services to families who have a child with additional needs enrolled in one of Kooranas services.
You will be working both in a clinic and in the community with children ranging from ages 0 -10. You will work with a number of different disabilities including Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, development delay, learning difficulties and disabilities. You will bring experience and fun to a very rewarding role working closely with the families and children to deliver the best possible care.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Or equivalent)
- 4 Years experience as an Occupational Therapist in a similar role
- Experience working with a paediatric caseload & sound knowledge of paediatric Occupational Therapy
- Practical experience in delivering therapy within natural learning environments e.g. home, educational and community based settings
- Experience in conducting a range of formal assessments and effective communication of assessment outcomes
- Knowledge of the principles of family-centred practice
- Experience working within a team environment implementing transdisciplinary practice
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritise, plan ahead, anticipate risks and problem solve
- Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer applications.
The benefits
- Health support services award + super
- Salary packaging up to $16,000
- Full caseload and administration support provided
- Supportive team environment with strong values
- Ongoing professional development
- Mobile phone and Tablet
- All travel reimbursed
For more information on this role, or to apply for this position, contact Roisin on 0295495700/[email protected]