Occupational Therapist - Clinical Lead (Paediatric)

We are excited to be expanding our senior clinical team and would love to welcome an experienced Occupational Therapist who would thrive on providing clinical support to our clinicians!

The successful applicant can be based at any of our 4 clinic locations - Campbelltown, Bowral, Goulburn or Aspley. They will be required to spend at least 2-3 days/week in clinic, depending upon whether they are in a full-time or part-time position, along with supporting our NSW clinics via MS Teams to support to our team members.

Work from home options are available.

Additionally, you will:

• Manage an allocated caseload and complete therapeutic services in a timely manner
• Assess clients’ emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental and physical level of function and capacity through clinical observations and standardised assessments
• Interpret findings to formulate treatment goals unique to each client
• Provide therapeutic interventions that are evidence-based
• Provide support and advice on adaptations to the environment including home, school, work and residential facilities
• Recommend the provision of Assistive Technology to assist clients with their functional limitations and to promote independence

Benefits for you

• PD opportunities (in-house) - weekly development sessions + online learning hub + guest speakers + in-house leadership development programs + external PD coverage
• Supervision – paired with a dedicated supervisor for 1 hour of 1:1 weekly supervision
• Career progression – opportunities to ‘step up’ into senior leadership roles as the company continues to grow and evolve
• Salary - above award rate of pay
• Flexibility – full-time or part-time position, varied work hours to suit different lifestyles, and flexible work environments
• Lifestyle and our beautiful surroundings – rural or city settings within easy access to the Sydney or Brisbane CBD, beaches, wineries, galleries, waterfalls, bush walking trails, country markets, camping… what more could you want!
• Vibrant team – passion for inspiring, empowering and supporting both clients and each other
• Diverse clinical caseloads – develop and expand upon your skills across all age groups, clinical areas and in a range of settings
• Volunteering – giving back to the local community (e.g. ‘Clinic for Good’)
• Other perks as an employee of a company which belongs to the MedHealth group, discounts on private health insurance and travel, access to a FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a 'Fitness Passport' program, salary packaging (including novated leasing) and much more!

About you

• Considerable experience working as an Occupational Therapist, preferably across a diverse range of clients
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Valid drivers licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle
• Genuine passion for working in the disability sector

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