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Form of workWe are so excited to be recruiting for our established paediatric clinic. We are looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our allied health team. The role is variably part-time with flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle. In saying that we are looking for a permanent and committed individual to join our team and build with us. The role is suitable for both experienced therapists and new graduates with mentoring and support provided by our senior OT.
About Us
Paeds Plus is a Private Multi-Disciplinary Paediatric Clinic providing care for children through a supportive team approach. Our expanding Team consists of Paediatricians PLUS OT, Psych, Speech Pathology and Dietetics who work together in all aspects of the child's care. We cater for the health and developmental needs of all children from birth to teen years.
Established in 2022 by Dr Gareth Kameron and his passionate team, our primary focus is to provide supportive integrated care for children and their families from diagnosis to therapy.
We believe in a collaborative approach, so you will never be on your own, lunch breaks are paid for and will include time to collaborate with other health professionals.
This is a private fee-paying clinic and parents are generally highly motivated to make change.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced clinician to get in at the start of a new clinic to help it grow. Leadership possibilities are available for those with the right skills, experience and passion.
Employee Benefits
- Excellent work environment, friendly team with full administrative support provided including referrals, patient appointment bookings, daily schedule planner, letters/ typing and processing payments.
- Guaranteed fortnightly income - financial stability and a stable hourly pay rate based on hospital-based roles.
- No room rent or commission is required.
- All tests and equipment will be provided with an opportunity to have input into future resourcing.
- A combination of in-clinic and school-based services to allow you to build professional networks.
- Professional development funding for relevant courses and upskilling.
- Career Progression opportunities with clinical team leadership, clinic development and mentoring opportunities.
- Working in a team approach – optimising patient outcomes through care from the in-house team of paediatricians and allied health.
- Supported role where you don’t have to worry about running your own business.
- Your opportunity to be involved in a new dynamic Paediatric Service.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Occupational Therapist to join our team in Currambine. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and your practice will be underpinned by evidence-based, family-centred and person-centred frameworks. We are setting up an Occupational Therapist team that is led by our very experienced Senior OT who will oversee, mentor, resource and upskill you!
Essential Selection Criteria
- Open to School-Based and Practice-Based Therapy
- Enthusiastic about a career with the general paediatric population.
- Passionate about advocating for neurodiversity-affirming practices, i.e. embracing all brain types.
- Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Effective written communication skills for reports and correspondence.
- Ability to work independently
- Great organisational skills, and time management skills.
- Prior knowledge or willingness to learn about disability, learning differences, language disorders, Autism services, and child development.
Eligibility requirements
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapist or Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
- Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions.
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Education Department clearances for working in schools
- Professional Indemnity and Malpractice Insurance (obtainable through SPA).
- Current Working with Children Check
- Australian/New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
Desirable Criteria
- A sound knowledge of laws and ethical standards governing practice.
- Knowledge and experience in delivering clinical services in a cross-cultural environment.
- Highly developed written, conceptual, analytical, planning, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Experience with or knowledge of child protection or justice clients
- Ability to work independently, manage own time to achieve deadlines and work as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents, professionals, other stakeholders, and team members, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to identify own learning needs, strengths and limitations and seek out appropriate tools and resources to improve own skills and competencies as required.
- Attention to detail and commitment to achieving quality outcomes and continuous quality improvement.
- Ability to learn quickly, show initiative and problem-solve with a positive attitude and growth mindset in a busy work setting.
- Demonstrated ability to be change-ready so that new processes and systems can be quickly integrated as we grow, improve, and evolve as an organisation.
Why you will love working for Paeds Plus
- Remarkable employee benefits
- Brand new medical space in Currambine
- Practice and School-Based Opportunities
- Competitive award remuneration
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
- Opportunity to work collaboratively and alongside some great and highly experienced clinicians in a multidisciplinary team
- Highly supportive career development and progression opportunities
- Administrative and practice management support
- Cloud-based, secure practice management and participant database software
How to apply:
Click on “Apply for this job” to submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the Essential Criteria. For more information contact: *****@paedsplus.com.au
We look forward to receiving your application.
