Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Frankston

Full Time or Part Time

Carrum Downs, VIC

Our purpose is clear, and we want you to work with a team of Allied Health Professionals with unwavering determination, pursuing excellence and pushing boundaries to improve lives and lead in our field! Ready to make a REAL difference?

Big hearts. Brilliant minds. The secret to our success is our people. We only hire someone who can demonstrate they have a big heart and a brilliant mind to ensure we build both clinical and career excellence.

About Your New Role

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals in the NDIS and Community sectors to identify their functional abilities, limitations, and goals.
• Develop individualised treatment plans and intervention strategies to maximise independence, functional capacity, and quality of life.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with clients, their families, and a multidisciplinary team to develop person-centered care plans and ensure holistic support.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions to enhance daily living skills, cognitive abilities, mobility, and self-care.
• Provide education and support to clients, caregivers, and support workers to enhance their understanding of occupational therapy interventions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.
• Stay informed about the latest research, best practices, and regulatory changes within the NDIS and Community sectors.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities.

What You'll Experience Joining Our Carrum Downs Team:

• There is always sweet treats on offer.
• Amazing coffee onsite (and yes, the Thai and charcoal chicken next door are elite).
• A passionate Clinic Team Leader who genuinely cares about helping you grow.
• Your National Discipline Lead is right on site for extra support.
• Monthly team social events that make coming to work something to look forward to.

What's in it for you!

• A generous remuneration package with additional incentives
• Salary Sacrifice options for extra super contributions or car leasing
• Work life balance - flexible work hours
• A comprehensive, structured clinical mentoring and continuing education program which is tailored to suit your level of experience
• Weekly learning interaction with other experienced allied health professionals
• A structured social events calendar with your team including monthly 'Fun Fridays'
• Flexibility with work hours. Put the phone away; no weekend work = no need to be on call
• Unlock your potential with our $10k+ mentoring and education program! Enjoy personalised support,
• $1k for external courses, paid study days, multi-disciplinary training, and endless upskilling opportunities

We Support Your Growth:

• Career pathways with a promote from within culture
• Annual allowance towards professional development and 2 days of study leave
• Fairy Dust fund to enable your acts of kindness, giving back to clients who need it most
• We want you to focus on providing the best therapy for our clients, so leave the admin to our phenomenal admin and support teams
• Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and app which offers free coaching & counselling sessions to help you manage life, career, family, finance, and provides bite size exercises to improve your overall wellbeing

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current APHRA registration
• Valid Australian driver's license

Current Or Willing To Obtain

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check

Ready to reach your potential?