Join this dedicated and unique OT-owned service in providing innovative, creative and sensory-integrated therapy to children with a disability. Participate in fantastic programs such as Surf Therapy, Equine Therapy and more!

• Competitive salary to commensurate your valued experience $85K- $100K Base + Super!
• Fantastic Therapy programs with outstanding results for clients: Surf therapy, equine therapy, cooking classes for families, sensory safe contact sports and more!
• Flexible working options with a current 4-day working week style calendar
• Service Paediatric clients with a range of diagnosis – make a lasting difference to a variety to clients.
• Newly renovated, state of the art clinic space with sensorimotor gym rooms and more!
• OT-owned service – be a part of a caring, connected team who enjoy collaboration and making Therapy fun!
• Sutherland based clinic – work near the beautiful Cronulla beach!

Fantastic opportunity to join this established, innovative and caring service who is committed to providing fun, engaging and sensory integrated therapy. This Paediatric service invests in both you the therapist and in their clients to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved. Their goals are to increase the confidence, independence and the co-ordination of clients through participating in Therapy modes that they can boast about!

The Role:

• Undertake assessments and provide intervention, liaising with families, teachers & other relevant stakeholders.
• Interventions will be carried out in the clinic with some community engagement (such as school visits).
• Provide support and collaborate with other members of the dedicated team.
• Involvement in their afternoon surf program (if this is of interest to you) that runs twice weekly.
• Involvement in their other programs (if of interest).

The Surf Program:

*This is an optional component of the role

• Occupational Therapy in the Surf!
• Receive full training on water safety and work alongside a surf instructor.
• Provide 1:1 safe surfing assistance – on the beach and in the water
• Develop the confidence of children with disabilities
• Teach children how to listen to instructions, regulate their emotions and be part of a great community.
• Help kids feel safe in the water and participate in an activity that they can boast about!

Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy (with AHPRA registration)
• Desire to work in a paediatric Occupational Therapy setting with a playful demeanour
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and families to ensure that therapy is fun and engaging.
• Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS worker screening clearance, Children's First Aid training (or willingness to obtain these)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + professional development opportunities.
• Provision of supervision and support in your role
• Friendly team and OT Director
• Opportunities to progress and to grow with the service
• Fantastic working opportunities within a fun workplace!

If you would like some more information, please contact Kirstin Symmonds on 0407 381 250 or email [email protected] for a confidential and informal discussion.