Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Private Practice, Full or Part-Time

Stretchy Minds Paediatric Occupational Therapy is looking for a passionate, empathic and fun-loving early-career OT to join our growing practice!

You would be working with a paediatric caseload with predominant diagnoses/strengths and challenges related to Autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, sensory processing differences, and Cerebral Palsy.

We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients, and equally, about the health and well-being of our therapists. You will receive regular mentoring and supervision, attractive professional development allowance, above award rate salary, as many opportunities for growth and development as you would like, and allowances for both sick and self-care leave.

At Stretchy Minds Paediatric Occupational Therapy, we strive to empower children, young people and their families with stretchy minds and a strong sense of self. We are committed to neuro-affirming practice and being a safe space for people of all neurotypes.

We are a small OT-owned and operated private practice located in Bentleigh East. We have a warm, purpose-designed clinic and offer clinic-based, Telehealth, and visit services.

We share our clinic with an amazing group of multidisciplinary health practitioners. We also have strong ties with a yoga studio and love to incorporate mindful movement and meditation into therapy where appropriate - the kids love it!

Come and advance your career, be warmly supported, have fun, and get paid well to do so.

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with children.

Duties & Responsibilities:

☆ Assess infants and children with a range of presentations, using a variety of diagnostic tools including standardised assessments.

☆ Identify each child’s strengths and challenges within the context of the family, and provide goal-oriented, targeted intervention to support their individual needs.

☆ Manage a paediatric caseload [birth – 18-years] and ensure all documentation including client record keeping and report writing is accurate, concise and completed in a timely manner in accordance with professional health practitioner standards.

☆ Provide routine Occupational Therapy clinical practice (clinic-based, visit, and Telehealth services) in line with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct and in accordance with contemporary evidence-based practice principles.

☆ Actively participate in collaborative partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders to improve developmental outcomes for clients.

We are not just looking for any OT - we are looking for YOU. You are passionate about working with children, young people and families; you enjoy playing and learning; you are warm, empathic, and kind; you are fascinated by the brain and its interaction with emotions and behaviour; you love being an OT and think it is the best job ever!

Qualifications and Experience:

Compliance

☆ Hold a recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.

☆ AHPRA registration.

☆ Current Working With Children Check.

☆ Registration with OT Australia.

☆ A current driver's licence and use of own vehicle.

☆ Personal Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

☆ Early-career therapist with a minimum 1 year experience in the field.

Non-Clinical

☆ Have existing knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Medicare. Better Access to Mental Health endorsement desired, but not essential.

☆ Commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice.

☆ Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and set priorities in complex situations.

☆ Effective time management and ability to prioritise clinical and non-clinical tasks.

☆ Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience.

☆ Proficiency using IT systems.

Clinical

☆ Experience and understanding of goal-oriented, family-centred and evidence-informed practices.

☆ Understanding of neurodiversity and neurodivergence, or a willingness to learn!

☆ Understanding of sensory processing, how sensory processing differences may impact on daily functioning, and sensory-based interventions.

☆ Experience delivering developmental therapeutic approaches such as DIR Floortime.

☆ Evidence of ability to work in a team and build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships.

☆ Access to internal and external continuous professional development

☆ Opportunity to work with a growing and well-respected organisation

☆ Opportunity for research and project work in the future

☆ Opportunity for group and individual intervention

☆ 1:1 supervision and mentoring

☆ As many opportunities for growth and development as you would like

☆ Be part of a workplace culture that prioritises your physical and mental wellbeing

Please send through your resume and cover letter to Kahli -kahli@stretchyminds.com.au.

Please include a response to the following;

☆ What is your OT experience to date?

☆ Why would you be the best person for this role?

☆ Where do you want to be in the next 3 years?

☆ How would your friends and family describe you?

☆ What animal would you be and why?