Paediatric Occupational Therapist- New Grad

Summary :

-Paediatric OT: open to New Graduates through to experienced OTs.

-Full time or part time role will be considered

-Work with children (3-18 years) and their families

-Flexible work hours to suit your lifestyle

-Highly supportive workplace

-Weekly 1:1 supervision available

-Peer mentoring program available in addition to supervision for those early in their career

-Opportunity to progress to senior OT roles

-Above award rate of pay

Background

Hopscotch OT was established in 2014. We work with children and their families both in our clinic in Hampton and in schools in surrounding areas. We are conveniently situated right on Hampton Street surrounded by shops and cafes.

Hopscotch OT has a special interest in helping children and their families with; Developmental Coordination Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, ADHD, Autism, sensory processing, emotional regulation, school readiness and motor coordination challenges. We have a strong focus on providing evidence based occupational therapy interventions and a commitment to providing exceptional services. The role involves working closely with parents, teachers and other professionals to best understand the child's needs, strengths and strategies to support the child.

What we can offer you...

-Highly supportive workplace

• 12 month clinical induction with allocated training time so that you can develop confidence and excel in your role.

• Weekly 1:1 supervision and peer mentoring for your first 12 months

• Internal and external professional development opportunities (paid PD courses and paid time off to attend)

-Ability to work along side other OT's providing a great collaborative environment with day to day support

-Maximum of 5 client sessions per day (4 for new graduates)

-Experience in supporting new graduates and those changing clinical areas. New graduates are welcome to join our team as a OT assistant prior to receiving registration.

-Flexible working hours (we work with you to develop the right work hours to suit your lifestyle and work from home for admin hours if preferred)

-Purpose built clinic space with a great range of assessments, equipment and resources.

-Clinic based role with minimal travel. We have long standing relationships with schools so that when you provide services to a school you are based at the school for a day or half a day.

-Administration support and great IT systems so that you can be efficient and productive in the role.

-Clear career progression into senior roles.

-Opportunities to take on project work.

-Opportunities to work closely with other allied health professionals and educators through established long standing working relationships.

-Great team culture with organised shared professional development events and social events throughout the year.

-Competitive salary, early career OT's can earn 70-85K + super, more experienced OT's can earn 86k-100K + super.

Selection Criteria

Essential

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work efficiently and meet targets

Proficient at using technology and IT systems

Motivated individual with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

An open communicator that can effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders

Desired

An OT passionate about providing family-centred and evidence based interventions

An enthusiastic team member who enjoys learning and working together as a clinical team to provide an exceptional service.

Warm personality with a strong ability to engage children and families effectively

Qualification & Other Requirements

Right to work in Australia

Current Full Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)

Current Working With Children Check

Drivers licence and own vehicle

We encourage you to apply immediately as the closing date is not applicable and shortlisting will commence immediately.

Please contact for a full position description and email your resume and cover letter addressing key selection criteria to