Canobolas Kids Health is a multidisciplinary allied health service located in Orange, NSW. We are looking for a paediatric occupational therapist to join our growing team of occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

A position is available at Canobolas Kids Health for a full or part time senior (4+ years experience) paediatric Occupational Therapist. This is an opportunity to develop a caseload based on your interest areas and skills, working within a multidisciplinary team of paediatric physiotherapists and occupational therapists as well as in house paediatric psychologists. Build on your knowledge with extensive mentoring with our Lead OT, team development and PD opportunities provided. A variety of career progression pathways to meet your lifestyle and goals.

What are we looking for in our newest team member?

1. You must love kids and be dedicated to getting the best outcome for each child you see.
2. You have the ability to play, connect and empower children and families to support children to reach their potential
3. Have a recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
4. Hold a current registration with AHPRA
5. Hold a current Working with Children Check
6. Have experience in assessment and therapy for children from birth to 18 years, for a diverse range of conditions. These skills may be broad ranging or more specialised and age specific.
7. Work collaboratively with children and their families to develop meaningful goals and therapy plans to achieve occupational challenges.
8. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, keep clinical notes up-to-date and communicate regularly with the clients healthcare team.
9. Evidence and experience working with NDIS, private and Medicare clients.
10. Willingness to supervise Students and junior OT's.

Here are the benefits of working with us:

• Regular mentoring and fortnightly in house continuing education
• Work with a diverse range of clients or build a caseload that focuses on your niche area of practice.
• You are part of a very strong and committed team. You have the opportunity to work with and learn from leading health professionals who are aligned with the CKH vision and values.
• Build genuine working relationships with your clients and celebrate their goals.
• Opportunities for student supervision and mentoring of early career therapists.
• Opportunity to develop and run evidence informed, goal directed therapy groups.
• Clear career progression pathways and opportunities that are flexible to your lifestyle and goals. Eg. Lifestyle, high income earner, clinical specialist, management and leadership.
• Professional development allowance of $1500 per calendar year.
• Have access to up to $10 000 professional development grants per year through the Rural Doctors Network.
• Receive quality administrative support and dedicated non clinical hours each week.
• Parent and maternity leave schemes to support family life and wellbeing.

Canobolas Kids Health is proud to be the winner of Business Orange’s Most outstanding startup 2023. Take this opportunity to be part of the Central West’s most exciting up and coming allied health practice. Apply today via SEEK or email or call Pat Blackwell: [email protected], 0427987798.