Occupational Therapist

Hello Rainbow is a neurodiversity affirming practice based in Lake Macquarie & Newcastle. We're a little different from your standard allied health practice - Hello Rainbow was created by parents seeking the best in neurodiversity affirming care, with a focus on family support.  We truly value our therapists - you're the experts and we want to provide an environment that allows you to do your best work. We support and encourage creativity and thinking outside that dastardly box.

We want you!

We're seeking a special Occupational Therapist. Someone who is passionately devoted to neurodiversity affirming therapy and supporting families in whatever way works for them. We're all about play based, child led experiences, with a focus on our clients' strengths and interests. We are seeking individuals with a minimum of one year's paediatric experience.  

Our therapists enjoy true work-life balance, with the option to choose full or part time hours on days that suit you. You’ll set your availability and we’ll build your caseload to suit your skills and experience.

We encourage creativity and offer complete autonomy in your therapy plans. 

We offer total administration management, meaning you get to focus on what you do best – great experiences for your clients. We understand that burnout is real, and we'll insist on taking care of your health first. 

What you'll be doing

• Assessing clients through a range of clinical observations and assessments
• Developing and delivering client-centered support plans.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team 
• Connecting with parents, caregivers, and teachers to set child and family-centered goals
• Educating and empowering parents and caregivers to use strategies to support their children's goals outside of therapy sessions
• Completing comprehensive reports and other necessary documentation for our NDIS and private clients

Essential Criteria:To be considered for the role, you will need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA Registration
• Working with Children Check
• Valid individual Professional Indemnity Insurance
• A current individual Medicare provider number, or be eligible to apply for one.
• NDIS Worker Screening, or be willing to apply
• A current NSW driver's license and own a vehicle 
• A current ABN
• As our service is currently 100% mobile, you must be willing to travel daily within the Lake Macquarie & Newcastle areas  

Skills & Attributes Required:

• Strong passion for working with children, particularly those under the age of 7
• Experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families 
• Passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practice - you'll need to demonstrate this in everything you do with us. It's at the very core of why we exist as a practice
• The ability to work collaboratively with other health and early intervention professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• A sense of humour - we don't stand on ceremony and we love to have a laugh. If dreadful puns and the occasional bout of random idiocy offend you, we're sorry, but we might not be the right place for you

Benefits

• Well above award rate + travel + super, 
• True flexibility – design your day/week/month to suit your life
• Total administration management – no chasing clients for signatures or follow up appointments
• Passionate and supportive management team - your wellbeing is really important to us. We're genuinely flexible and care about our team. 
• Yearly CPD allowance
• Laptop provided

If you'd like to learn more or just have a chat about what it might be like to work for Hello Rainbow, please contact Lisa (02) 4067 2*** or email *****@hellorainbow.com.au

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $70 - $90 per hour