AddressWe have a unique opportunity for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to provide services to our rural clients in the Riverina via Telehealth. For those children who require additional support, we have in-clinic Therapy Assistants to be your hands.
As a Telehealth Therapist you can be located anywhere in Australia as long as you have a reliable internet service.
About us:
Therapies For Kids is a place where children and staff can reach their full potential. We have Occupational Therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists all working as part of a transdisciplinary team. The diversity of clients we see makes us truly unique.
Our core values at the centre of everything we do are:
- Inspiring potential for all
- Transdisciplinary
- Family-centred
- Collaboration
- Learning environment (for clients, families and staff)
To find out more, visit: https://therapiesforkids.com.au
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We are looking for a dedicated Telehealth Occupational Therapist to join our transdisciplinary Riverina team. You will work with children aged 0-18 and their families to achieve goals and developmental milestones. You will enjoy a varied caseload, including children with cerebral palsy, autism, developmental delay as well as typically developing children.
You will be well supported, both clinically and from an administrative perspective by our fantastic admin team.
The team will welcome you into the fold and facilitate a smooth integration into our service delivery. You will be remote in a physical sense only.
Benefits and culture:
- Work from home!
- Competitive salary
- Flexibility - we recognise your need for work/life balance. Flexible work options open to negotiation for the right candidate.
- Grants are available for you to potentially visit the clinic in person on occasion.
- Great Team Culture - a fun, collaborative team who love celebrating their clients' and colleagues' achievements. Reflective practice, at both the individual and business level, has seen the implementation of many positive workplace initiatives. We welcome all suggestions.
- Well resourced - assessments, technology, books, toys and games.
- Professional development - We are committed to your ongoing professional development and training, offering in-house training as well as supporting external courses - a generous PD allowance plus two days paid study leave.
- Supportive Environment – RUOk and EAP initiatives to support mental health in the workplace.
- Bonus leave days between Christmas and New Year!
Skills and requirements:
- Reliable internet service
- Enjoys working with children
- Full unrestricted Australian working rights
- Degree qualified Occupational Therapist
- Current membership with Occupational Therapy Australia
- Experience working as an Occupational Therapist is well-regarded. New graduates will be considered upon application.
- Strong communication skills with children and adults (written and verbal)
- A demonstrated proficiency using assessment tools
