Supportive team environment with a focus on personalised professional development plans in the areas that interest you
Role growth opportunities
Clear work boundaries, all work completed within a 9-5 workday
SPOT Paediatrics is a passionate team of speech pathologists and occupational therapists based in Hove and operates throughout the southern area of Adelaide. We are a close-knit team that support one another in our professional roles. We are on the lookout for a neuro-affirming Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families.
Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinician who has a passion for working with children and families and sharing skill and expertise with our community; and is committed to implementing neuro-affirming practices and best practice in Early Intervention. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in diverse work, including individual and group therapy, joint therapy sessions with speech pathologists, and occupational therapy support for 3 and 4 year old preschoolers in long daycare centres under the Flying Start Initiative. The role will involve a mix of community and clinic based work as we grow our preschool and therapy supports in the early years in our local community.
A Typical Day May Include but Not Limited To
Providing therapy for children alongside support and coaching for caregivers in areas such as regulation, toileting, motor skill development, mealtimes, self-care, sensory processing and integration, and executive functioning
Contributing to OT program development and delivery of evidence-informed supports in childcare centres
Collaborating with speech pathologists for joint therapy sessions and shared clients,
and liaising with external providers and professionals to work collaboratively to support children and families
Completing documentation in a timely manner (notes, reports, letters, NDIS documentation)
Participating in regular team meetings and professional development sessions
Our New Team Member Will Have
Strong collaboration and communication skills
A commitment to self-leadership and continuous learning
1-2 years paediatric occupational therapy experience preferred
Strong organisation skills and self-leadership skills to sustain a full caseload made up of pre-school boost supports and direct client supports
Experience providing neuro-affirming mealtime supports (preferred or willingness to learn)
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor or Masters Degree)
OTA/AHPRA membership
Current Working with Children Check
Current NDIS Worker Check
Current driver's license
Current First Aid Certification
Australian permanent residency status required
In Return You Will Receive Setting our team up for success is key at SPOT Paediatrics; in return, we provide our employees with:
Role development opportunities
Substantial professional development and training opportunities
A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued
Opportunities for exploration of evidence-informed passion/interest areas in your discipline
Flexibility to work from home during school holidays where opportunities arise
Explicit start and finish times 9am to 5pm, with no carry over to home, and opportunities for early finishes where scheduling allows
Regular coffees, lunches, team days twice a year, and birthdays off
We Want to Hear from Those Who Are Passionate about providing strengths-based, collaborative, evidence-informed therapy and want to be part of a supportive team?