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Form of workAbout Us :
Paeds in a pod is a new private medical practice providing specialist care to newborns, infants, children and adolescents.
Our mission is to provide comprehensive medical care with best practice standards and modern expertise.
We also provide 24 hour neonatal care to the Greenslopes Maternity Service and Special Care Nursery.
We specialise in growth and development and practice within a multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to the management of complex paediatric patients. With this vision in mind, the practice employs experienced allied health professionals on location and has an extended network of professionals off site to integrate into the multidisciplinary team.
About You :
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or higher
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
Position Summary :
As the Paediatric Occupational Therapist you are responsible for providing early intensive therapy as well as occupational therapy services and other developmental or learning needs for children between the ages of 2 -18 years of age. The OT is is responsible for providing one-on-one intervention sessions, multi-disciplinary and transdisciplinary group intervention and writing therapeutic reports as required. The Paediatric Occupational Therapist works with other members of the clinical team to provide a transdisciplinary service to help children achieve meaningful participation in their everyday settings. The service supports families to identify and build on a child’s strengths interests and capabilities while delivering excellence in care and promoting the practice effectively. The role will entail service delivery from clinic based settings as well as community visits where appropriate.
Key Requirements :
- Punctual, reliable and committed
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record in creating efficiency and meeting targets
- Clear, personable and professional communication, both written and spoken
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Professional communication style to all internal and external stakeholders
- Good computer skills required for the company practice management software
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously
- Ability to follow direction and take initiative
Job Responsibility :
- Administer Occupational Therapy assessments, develop and implement therapy plans for any speech and language referrals
- Undertake appropriate professional development, including self-reflection
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic therapy programs
- A commitment to meeting client and organisational expectations
- Adopt and embrace company values and philosophy
- Commitment to work as an effective team member
- Ensure all communication is completed in a professional and polite manner, to all internal and external stakeholders
- Participation in peer supervision to ensure services respond to family need and best practice principles
Job Functions :
Occupational Therapy
Job Benefits :
- Flexible and autonomous work environment
- Manage your own schedule and clients
- Benefit of referrals from our Paediatricians
- Administration provided to manage all client intakes and payments
Selling Point :
Paeds in a Pod provides a great opportunity for experienced, independent practitioners to thrive in a private practice environment.
Contact :
Leanne Tran
