Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Hybrid Working Conditions

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist at BePositive Therapy you will work with clients aged between 0-18 in their homes, education setting or other community environment. The role is assessment and intervention based. The ideal person for this role is ready to step up and provide both clinical services and supervision.

Duties Include:

• Conducting assessments
• Report writing
• Designing and implementing therapy plans to assist clients to reach their goals.
• Receipt Provision of weekly supervision including conducting shadow visits with other therapists
• You will be an integral part of a team and supported to provide services through regular and specialised clinical supervision and weekly team case conferences
• The role is flexible and provides the opportunity to work from home
• You will be provided with mobile phone and computer

BePositive is a boutique allied health service provider, with expert knowledge and experience within the NDIS and rehabilitation arenas. The leaders at BePositive want to share their years of knowledge and educate employees so that they may deliver high-quality services, improve the future of clients and enable them to live their best lives. BePositive provide assessment and therapy services across Victoria, Tasmania, and Darwin NT.

We provide the opportunity to work from our office locations in Seaford, Preston and Launceston and the option of working from home. At BePositive we provide a truly flexible work environment, providing you with the best of both worlds!

BePositive is small enough to have a well-connected and supportive team and large enough to ensure you have access to a wide range of experienced Occupational Therapists. Our team have experience in Mental Health, Adult Physical disability health, Home Modifications, Assistive technology, Paediatrics and Behavioral Support.

To learn more about our organisation please click on the link below and watch our video.

Be Positive Introduction Video

Skills and Experience

• Current AHPRA registration (or awaiting registration for new graduate OT’s)
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist (early Career or experienced)
• Strong evidence of well-developed communication skills
• An ability to work autonomously
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills
• A desire to learn and commit to regular continuing professional development
• A commitment to engagement in quality improvement activities

Desired (but certainly not essential)

• Knowledge of the NDIS
• Experience working in the NDIS
• Home Modifications Experience

Benefits

• Work with and be supported by an experienced of therapists team - we want our experience to become your knowledge
• Receive regular supervision from expert practitioners
• Opportunity for Professional Development both through our internal in-service program, journal club and external PD opportunities.
• Work for a team that values your growth as a therapist
• Work for an organisation that values client outcomes
• Flexibility to work from home while still closely connected to your team
• You will be remunerated with an above award salary package
• Phone and laptop provided
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Employee health insurance discount

Our Culture

At BePositive we are a small team looking to grow our family. We have a strong focus on building a reliable and high-quality service and we are looking for team members who share our passion. We strive to build a team where every member is valued and supported to develop and love what they do every day.

BePositive is a flexible and inclusive employer that values and supports workforce diversity. We strongly support equal opportunity and encourage applicants from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community and people with a disability.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $70,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Visa sponsorship
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
BePositive Therapy have a covid safe plan.

Application Question(s):

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Language:

• English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Children Check (Preferred)
• AHPRA registration (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: One location