Occupational Therapist Paediatrics

About us

First Step Therapy Service is an organization dedicated to providing exceptional therapy services tailored to individual needs. We prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our little clients feel empowered on their journey toward improved physical health. We focus on building capacity of the child, and their family members to help them live a meaningful life. As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive workplace culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our team is comprised of passionate professionals dedicated to learning and making ongoing changes to adapt and mould our approach to the children's needs. If you are individual who is passionate to learn and connect with children and make a meaningful difference in their life then you are making the right decision applying with us.

Qualifications & experience

• A minimum of one year of experience working with children is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply
• General registration with AHPRA (Occupational Therapist) is desirable.
• A Working With Children’s Check or willing to apply
• Current Australian Driver’s License as this is a Home-Visit based role

Tasks & responsibilities

• Provide clinical knowledge and expertise to our paediatric NDIS participants and families
• Provide assessments of clients (0-18) occupational skills, learning abilities, sensory processing needs and living skills. 
• Develop and monitor intervention strategies for children with cognitive, neurological or genetic impairments.
• Engage with the multidisciplinary team related to the client and attend team meetings
• Consultation and communication with the child's carers and teachers, and building their capacity to support functional development of the participant.
• Assessment report, prescription reports, and annual progress summary report writing.
• Provide detailed functional capacity assessment and report
• Provide car/home modifications assessment if required (Education can be provided) 

Ideal Candidate

• Good clinical reasoning skills
• Well-developed interaction skills with children of all ages
• Ability to educate families/carers/interpreters in simple language
• Ability to manage challenging conversations with families
• Highly motivated to adapt therapy sessions as per the need of the children

Benefits

• Monthly Professional Development Sessions 
• Flexible work timings 
• Maintain a work-life balance 
• Weekday and Weekend Opportunity available 
• Travel allowance provided 
• Friendly Team and opportunity to liaise with multiple disciplines
• New Graduates will get ongoing fortnightly mentoring/supervision