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Form of workAbout us
Talking Matters is a division of the Torrens Health group. We employ passionate, fun & committed Occupational Therapists & Speech Pathologists to work with children with a wide variety of developmental & learning needs aged from 0 to 18 years. Our services are provided either in our well resourced clinics in Elizabeth Downs & Christie Downs or within schools, preschools or homes and include individual & group therapy.
The role
Seeking enthusiastic and experienced OTs to join an established, respected and growing practice in Elizabeth Downs. The duties of this position will require you to:
- provide occupational therapy services to children in our fully resourced clinics, schools or client's homes
- support children with a range of disabilities to reach their individual potential
- work within a team of multi-disciplinary professionals to develop and deliver high quality therapeutic services
- supervise university student placements
- mentor junior staff, dependent upon experience.
About you
You will need to demonstrate:
- Recognised University qualifications in Occupational Therapy & current registration with AHPRA
- Clinical experience working as an OT in a paediatric setting
- OTA Membership preferable
- Strong communication & time management skills
- Ability to work within a team & autonomously
- Commitment to innovation & service improvement along with continuing professional development
- Current drivers license and vehicle
- Prior leadership experience will be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Continuous professional development support
- Provided with all the resources you will need - iPhone, laptop, mobile therapy resource pack for school services, extensive range of clinic based resources
- Fortnightly formal clinical mentoring sessions with experienced clinicians
- Fortnightly whole team clinical development meetings
- Constant ad hoc support from management and wider team
Added bonuses
- Sign on bonus
- Quarterly staff events, with 2 large events each year with our sister company MPOT
- Team culture & support rated by all staff as a defining feature of Talking Matters
- Billable recognition bonus scheme
- Flexibility and variety in working hours (morning, afternoon and school shifts)
- Career progression opportunities in clinical education, mentoring & team leader roles
- Up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave
- Access to support through EAP program
- Opportunity for rotation into adult caseload with sister company MPOT.
Check out our socials to get more of a feel of who we are and what we are about. https://www.instagram.com/talkingmatters/
Find out more information about the perks of joining the Talking Matters Team - https://www.talkingmatters.com.au/about-us/positions-vacant/
If you are a compassionate, dedicated & experienced OT with the ability to engage with children, Talking Matters needs you.
Please submit your CV and cover letter via SEEK, as soon as possible. If you would like a confidential chat, please don't hesitate to contact Marilyn to arrange a convenient time to speak - ***************@talkingmatters.com.au or call him on 0417 802 ***.
Talking Matters is committed to an inclusive workforce and encourages applications from culturally diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
