Paediatric Occupational Therapist

The Therapy Place is a private paediatric practice located in Vermont. Our client base ranges in age from 0-18 years with a wide variety of developmental needs. We are a multi-disciplinary clinic consisting of speech therapists, Occupational Therapists and dietitians who pride ourselves on putting our families first. Our two allied heath assistants support therapy staff with making resources and assisting in sessions. We have a great administration team to support with payments, phone calls and bookings. Our warehouse space houses a gigantic sensory/therapy gym which all therapists make use of. 

Why work for The Therapy Place:

• We are a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team in Vermont, Melbourne. 
• Generous salary
• Purpose built multi-disciplinary therapy centre including warehouse sized gym.
• Supported professional development.
• Clinical supervision program. 
• No late nights or weekends.
• Dedicated administration support.
• Fun team with many get togethers outside of work. 
• Interesting and varied caseload
• Realistic and achievable KPI
• Opportunity for growth as a therapist in our feeding team and aquatic therapy program.

Here’s what some of the team have told us: 

• “I enjoy working in such a supportive team, and I like that we work with both Speech Therapist’s and dietitians”
• “I like the supervision here, my supervisor is supportive. I like the range of clients we see.”
• “The team is extremely friendly and supportive and there is a great work-life balance.”
• “We have realistic targets, which is great.”

Our practice continues to grow, and we have a fantastic full-time position (part-time considered) available for an experienced OT who is very caring and loves working with children.  

The position will primarily be responsible for providing ongoing therapy to children within our clinic, as well as in school and home settings. Supervision and professional development are available for the successful applicant from our experienced team. 

We run a variety of different programs including individual OT, Aquatic Therapy, Social Skills groups, School Readiness, and a Feeding and Fussy eating program. 

A willingness to become a trained Aquatic Therapist and swimming teacher would be fantastic. We run an aquatic therapy program/swimming school holiday program for children with special needs which is an amazing and new therapy in Australia. Training will be provided to the right applicant. 

The successful applicant will have an ability to relate to children and a sense of creativity when planning therapy sessions. 

We see children from 1-18 with a range of issues including ASD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, CP, Intellectual Disability, Sensory Processing Disorder....the list goes on. No two days are ever the same!! 

Essential Criteria:  

• Eligibility for membership to OT Australia
• Current registration with AHPRA, police check and WWC check
• 2+ year experience in paediatrics
• A love for working with children.
• Creativity and enthusiasm in developing individualised therapy sessions.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Current drivers’ license and car

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing difficulties.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Experience conducting standardised assessments.

To apply for this position, send your resume, along with a covering letter to: *****@thetherapyplace.com.au or call our office on (03) 9872 5***.