We are recruiting for a creative , exuberant and aspiring Paediatric Occupational Therapists who are looking to grow, upskill and make a life changing difference to young children and their families. We are also recruiting a Saturday therapist to join our weekend team. Saturday clinic is available at our Wantirna , Mount Waverley and Blackburn clinic.

Check out details below - interested applicants may send your resume to May at [email protected] or upload directly at https://hopekidsot.com.au/careers/

About Us:

Hope Kids OT is a growing private practice that offers family-centred, neurodiversity affirming Paediatric Occupational Therapy services to children from birth through to adolescence.

With a strong team over 25 highly skilled Paediatric Occupational Therapists - We provide intervention for children with a wide range of challenges including ASD, ADHD, sensory processing, learning challenges, motor coordination, handwriting challenges, anxiety and emotional regulation.

With an extensive client waiting list, we are recruiting creative, exuberant & aspiring therapists who want to further develop your paediatric skills and knowledge with our company and make life changing difference to the families we serve!

This contractor role involves delivering community-based visits and telehealth services to support individuals in their care needs. The position requires flexibility, strong communication skills and a client-centred approach.
Ideal for self-directed professionals comfortable working independently across in-person and virtual settings.

About the role:





We have an exciting opportunity for early career or experienced Occupational Therapists to join us on a contractor role basis.

- Work with a varied paediatric caseload (children from birth to adolescence).
- Liaise with parents or caregivers to establish child and family-centred goals.
- Liaise with other professionals that are involved in the child’s care.
- Conduct OT assessments and provide therapy to meet the needs of children in the areas of Autism, motor skills, sensory and emotional regulation, executive functioning and self-care.
- Work mobile/off-site within the child's natural environment (such as kindergarten, childcare or school) and via Telehealth ( if you would like )
- Opportunity to run group programs with clients
- Opportunity to work on-site at one of Melbourne's leading paediatrician clinic

Why work with us?

- Flexible working arrangements
- Supervision, mentoring and internal professional development (training on demand)- your growth and development is genuinely important to us.
- Opportunity to progress to senior OT roles, leadership/management roles and associate partnerships.
- Comprehensive onboarding program for experienced OT and Graduate program for early career therapists
- High-quality therapy resources available,



including latest evidence based assessments, comprehensive handover for any existing clientele, support with new clients & administration
- We are a workplace that is passionate about work-life balance and self care.
- Regular team building opportunities and a close knit working setting.

Requirements

- A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
- Registration with Australian Health Practitioners’ Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
- Current Driver's License
- Ability to register for a Medicare Provider number.
- Current Working with Children's Check / Australian National Police Check
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Enthusiasm and previous experience in working with neurodivergent individuals and families (desirable)
- Paediatric OT experience desirable (new graduates welcome to apply)
- Excellent organisation, communication (including written), and ability to work autonomously to manage set caseload

Please visit our website, Instagram and/or Facebook page to learn more about what we do at Hope Kids OT!

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Interested applicants - we would like to meet you! Please send your resume and cover Letter to May at [email protected] or upload them directly at our website at www.hopekidsot.com.au (under Careers)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Licence/Certification:

- AHPRA registration (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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