26 Oct
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Therapies for Kids
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Narrandera
26 Oct
Therapies for Kids
Narrandera
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist looking for a stimulating role with a varied caseload, joining our team covering the Riverina area. In this full-time role, you'll play a crucial part in improving the lives of children with diverse needs, helping them reach their full potential through evidence-based therapy. The mixed caseload includes children with physical disabilities, children who are neurodiverse, and children who are typically developing. You'll be based out of our clinic rooms seeing clients face-to-face, with telehealth used to reach families further afield.
Key responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify each child's unique needs and developing individualised treatment plans
- Delivering high-quality occupational therapy or physiotherapy services — supporting fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-care and social-emotional development, through to mobility, strength and functional movement
- Collaborating with families, teachers and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic, child-centred approach
- Documenting client progress and maintaining accurate records in accordance with professional standards
- Participating in regular team meetings and professional development activities to stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practice
About you
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, with current registration with AHPRA
- Full Australian working rights
- A minimum of one year's experience, preferably in a paediatric setting
- Solid clinical skills in assessment, intervention planning and evidence-based practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, families and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience working with both physical and intellectual disabilities desirable
- Equipment prescription experience advantageous
- Current driver's licence
- Willingness to participate in career development and contribute to the growth of the organisation
Advantages
- In-house support and supervision
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
- A supportive team setting, including R U OK? and EAP initiatives
About us
We're a paediatric allied health team delivering occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, exercise physiology and music therapy to children and families across the Riverina. Our focus is family-centred, evidence-based care — and making sure our clinicians have the supervision and support behind them to do their best work.
📌 Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist (Narrandera)
🏢 Therapies for Kids
📍 Narrandera