Little Bodies Therapy is seeking a new Occupational Therapist to join their team on either a part-time or full-time basis (0.6–1.0 FTE).

Little Bodies Therapy is a multi-disciplinary therapy provider that offers fun, holistic therapy services for babies, children, and teens. Therapy services offered include physiotherapy, occupational therapy and exercise physiology. We primarily work with children and young people with neurological and physical disabilities in particular cerebral palsy and neurodevelopment disorders; in addition to other diagnoses including autism, ADHD, genetic conditions, developmental delay/intellectual disability, and learning and behavioural difficulties. Little Bodies Therapy appointments are offered in a weekly, fortnightly, monthly drop-in, or intensive format as required to achieve the client's goals.

Job Benefits and Perks

Join a vibrant and supportive team environment who are just as passionate about working with their team, as well as with their clientele. Little Bodies Therapy offers innovative therapy solutions to the families of Perth. With a strong emphasis on professional and personal development, the Little Bodies Therapy team is dedicated to creating a workplace environment in which therapists are valued, motivated, and driven to succeed.

Allowances

- Significant earning potential with commission wage structure, plus superannuation.

- IT and mileage allowance.

- Generous yearly professional development allowance.

- Salary Packaging options (novated leasing for cars, as well as options for insurances, registrations, and super).

About the Role

As an occupational therapist at Little Bodies Therapy you will deliver holistic therapy services to children and their families in a collaborative, evidence-based,



and effective manner. Our occupational therapists are expected to work actively with the team around the child, including the child’s family, other therapists, medical professionals and educators.

Therapy services are primarily delivered in a clinic setting however, infrequent community visits also occur including the child’s home , equipment suppliers, or school. In this role you are an integral member of the multi-disciplinary therapy team and are responsible in promoting evidence-based practice, managing your caseload, and liaising with senior therapists with strategies to provide gold-standard therapy intervention to your clients.

Jobs & Responsibility

- Work with the child and their family to help achieve their individual goals.

- Participate in ongoing career development.

- Demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating information and professional advice to clients, their families, educators, and carers.

- Undertake thorough and detailed clinical assessment.

- Formulate and deliver individual occupational therapy intervention using clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice.

- Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods to progress rehabilitation and treatment programs.

- Liaise with external stakeholders including NDIS, other disability service providers, equipment suppliers, and health professionals.





Essential Criteria

- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent tertiary qualification essential.

- Registration with the Occupational Therapy Registration Board (AHPRA).

- Experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy desirable but not essential.

Other Criteria

- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

- Current Working with Children Check.

- Current CPR certificate.

- National Police Clearance certificate (no older than 6-months).

- Current Drivers License and a reliable, insured car.

Desirable Requirements

- Experience delivering assessment and therapy services within a clinic, home, or community setting.

- Experience with administration and interpretation of standardised assessments.

- Experience developing client and family centered SMART goals and intervention plans.

- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.

- Experience working with families with complex challenges and liaising with a range of government departments.

- Passionate about guiding children with different abilities to be their very best selves.

- Friendly, outgoing personality and strong work ethic.

- Exceptional communication skills.

- Competence with desk and portable technology including cloud-based admin and client management systems.

To find out more about Little Bodies Therapy check us out online on social media @littlebodiestherapy (Instagram/Facebook) or our website at www.littlebodiestherapy.com.au.

If Little Bodies Therapy sound like the place for you, please reach out! All applicants are encouraged.

For further information about this position, get in touch at *****@littlebodiestherapy.com.au.

📌 Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics and Disability (Perth)
🏢 Little Bodies Therapy
📍 Perth