Occupational Therapist – Paediatric Private Practice – Melbourne

Our Client:Located in Melbourne, our client runs a well-established practice for kids with various needs. Their dedicated and compassionate team is focused on assisting children and families, ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential. Along with occupational therapy, they also offer speech pathology, art therapy, and psychology services. No matter the differences, they're there for every child, showing a strong commitment to inclusive care.

About the Role: 
  
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for a dynamic Paediatric Private Practice in Melbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates to begin their career with a highly supportive team, or for experienced OT's to progress their career with the support of a strong leadership team. We also welcome Occupational Therapist's with 1-2 years experience who are looking for a career change into paediatrics to apply. The right candidate will have strong foundational Occupational Therapy skills, and be passionate about working with children.
  
This is an exciting role that offers a varied paediatric caseload, servicing children with autism, behavioural difficulties, developmental delay, anxiety/depression and sensory processing difficulties. In this role you will assess and implement strengths-based therapy plans to support children and families to achieve their goals. Treatment will take place predominately within the clinic, as well as the community such as the child's home and school. 

Develop your paediatric skillset with regular supervision and coaching sessions that will ensure you are equipped to deliver quality intervention services. Enjoy working in a Private Practice team that offers you administrative and clinical support, which will help you provide clients with the best level of service.  
  
This is a full-time position.
  
Benefits: 
  
- $80k - $00k salary depending on experience
- Initial shadowing period and comprehensive induction 
- Co-treating opportunities with leaders in clinical practice 
- Highly experienced team with regular one to one supervision 
- Travel reimbursement and laptop provided
- In house training and formal professional development opportunities 
- Employee benefit program with exclusive discounts at major brands
- Access to wellness hub platform featuring workout videos, meditation guides, sleep stories, talking therapies, and hypnosis audio sessions
  
About You: 
  
- Tertiary Degree in Occupational Therapy  
- AHPRA registration 
- Open to applicants requiring sponsorship 
- Passion for working with children
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with children  
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrates a good work ethic and takes pride in work 
- Drive to learn and develop as a professional
- Current drivers licence and vehicle 
- Working with Children Check and National Police Check 

About Us:
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