Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a passionate and creative Occupational Therapist to join our large, multi-disciplinary teamat Hindmarsh, SA.

You will have the opportunity to grow and extend your clinical practice in a friendly, well supported team in an organisation that values your skills and invests in your development.

What we offer you:

Early Start Australia Hindmarsh is a large, dynamic team of 35+ therapists across a variety of allied health disciplines that work collaboratively with the support of the national organisation.

We have an excellent supervision and mentoring programme, facilitating learning and reflection opportunities across the clinical areas. You will be provided with organised timetabling in clinic and in the community, as well as high levels of support for all aspects of your day. This means our therapists are able to grow and develop their clinical skills and career within the multi-disciplinary team.

When you join us, you will have access to some of the most experienced therapists and best brains across Australia. Early Start Australia provides additional professional leave days on top of your annual leave; an extensive professional development budget for each therapist; frequent in-house training; and regular supervision. This is available within the Hindmarsh team locally, as well as frequent national training for specialist skills.

You have the opportunity for flexible working hours, offering permanent part-time or permanent full-time employment.

In addition to a competitive salary, the incredible professional development and supervision on offer, you will also have access to our mental health and wellbeing program, paid parental leave and a discount marketplace with hundreds of products at reduced prices from groceries to movie tickets.

The opportunity:

• Provide evidence-based assessment and therapy to individuals with developmental delays and/or disabilities across a lifespan;
• Day to day in the role will include assessment and intervention sessions with a mixed caseload;
• Therapy is provided one on one, small group and in the pool with focus on evidence based practice and supporting clients to be the best they can be;
• Services can be provided in our fantastic clinic space, client homes, schools and via telehealth - administer assessments, providing direct and indirect intervention, liaising with families, teachers, professionals and support staff;
• Zero billable hours work environment
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment to deliver quality, evidence-based outcomes.

What do you need to join?

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
• Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for families
• Exceptional communication skills that enable you to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Effective time management and attention to detail
• Experience in working with children and/or people with disability
• Confidence in your role with working with people and their families/carers
• Compliance – AHPRA Registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, First Aid Training, Driver's License & Vehicle.

About us:

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health practice providing services to individuals who have disabilities and their families. We provide community-based services to infants, children, adolescents and adults up to 65 years of age to support their development and participation in their life activities."

As an organisation Early Start Australia prioritises building a fantastic team culture and working with children and their families to make a real difference to everyday lives of our clients.

Apply now:

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***Closing date is not applicable, candidates are encouraged to apply without delay***

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.