Contractor Occupational Therapist for Cheltenham VIC
Job Type: Contract position | Casual position
Job Description
Occupational Therapist (Contractor) | Paediatric Focus | Cheltenham & Outreach
Cheltenham Clinic + Community Outreach (Home, Kindergarten, School)
Flexible Contractor Role | Full-Time or Part-Time Options
Competitive Contractor Rates / Percentage Split + Benefits
Are you an Occupational Therapist passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's lives?
Our client is a growing paediatric therapy practice dedicated to helping children reach their full potential through personalised, evidence-based, and family-centred care. They are now seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist Contractor to join their warm, collaborative team in the Bayside area.
About the Role
As a Contractor Occupational Therapist, you will enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload across clinic and community settings. You will:
- Provide engaging, evidence-based OT assessments and interventions for paediatric clients
- Deliver therapy in a modern, well-resourced clinic environment
- Conduct outreach sessions in natural environments including homes, schools, and kindergartens
- Develop individualised, goal-directed therapy plans tailored to each child and family
- Support children with developmental, sensory, motor, and functional challenges
- Collaborate closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary professionals
- Monitor progress and adjust intervention plans to ensure meaningful outcomes
- Maintain high-quality documentation and contribute to best-practice care
- Stay up to date with current evidence-based paediatric approaches
What's On Offer
- Flexible contractor arrangement with autonomy over your schedule
- Competitive contractor rates / percentage split
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
- Strong professional development and paediatric training opportunities
- Mentoring and supervision from experienced clinicians
- Supportive, close-knit multidisciplinary team culture
- Meaningful paediatric caseload with variety across clinic and community settings
- Opportunities for ongoing career growth within a growing organisation
You'll Bring
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Genuine passion for paediatric and family-centred care
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning and evidence-based practice
Additional Requirements
- Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid Driver's Licence and access to reliable transport
About You
You are a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with children and families in both clinic and natural environments.
You value collaboration, growth, and delivering meaningful, child-focused outcomes. If you're looking for a flexible contractor opportunity where you can truly make an impact in paediat.
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