paediatric occupational therapist

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

We ask our team members to give us their best, and we're committed to doing the same. That's why we offer extra benefits designed to make the most out of life.

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0-100 ORIENTATION PROGRAM

• To help you start, we have made an induction checklist where you'll see exactly what you need to do in your first 100 days with GNC supporting you every step of the way.
• Dedicated Graduate Program.
• Informal and formal mentoring programs for all therapists.

CAREER PROGRESSION

• We work with you to set individual work and personal goals and help put actions into place to make sure you achieve these
• We have a unique Career progression framework to help you progress, push your boundaries and create meaningful opportunities at GNC

REWARDS & PERKS

• Access to our four weekly GNC rewards program. This program recognises productivity without compromising client care.
• Return to work maternity leave benefits

CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY

• We celebrate our team member of the month and make a donation to the charity of their choice
• Team based fundraising for various neurological charities such as StepTember and Freeze MND
• We celebrate our clients in the community. For example watching our clients at a local footy game

ONGOING EDUCATION

• We work together as a team to learn and develop our skills via regular individual and team mentoring and training sessions.
• A dollar for dollar annual $1000 PD allowance and up to 10 days personal development leave across the year
• We host external PD courses at GNC such as bobath, accidental counselling and DMI therapy.
• Mentoring with our UL Clinical Educator to help you continue to develop your UL skills.

CLINIC SPACE, TEAM ROOM & TECHNOLOGY

• The clinic is highly motivating and its guaranteed you will finish your day inspired by other clinicians and clients
• Our clinic is fitted out with the latest neurorehabilitation equipment and technologies
• We have a dedicated team room to allow you to get all your reports and documentation completed meaning you leave your work at work when you head home at the end of the day

PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Learn and Work with Us

Are you a progressive Paediatric Occupational Therapist passionate about neuro rehabilitation?

Would you love the security of a fortnightly salary, paid annual leave, structured mentoring and a four-weekly rewards program recognising your great client care?

Do you want to work in a purpose-built neurological clinic with world-class equipment, a fun and supportive multidisciplinary team and access to the latest assistive technologies?

If this sounds like you, check out our video below to hear what life is like at GNC as a paediatric occupational therapist

About this role:

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist at Geelong Neuro Centre, you'll join a collaborative multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Speech Pathologists, and Podiatrists. You'll provide therapy in our purpose-built clinic, clients' homes, and the community.

You'll work with a wide range of neurological conditions, including:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
• Developmental Delay
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Down Syndrome
• Spina Bifida

We're proud of our client-centred, evidence-based, and progressive approach.

Our OT services include, but are not limited to:

• Upper limb therapy: Splinting, casting, functional retraining, spasticity management, electrical stimulation, Saebo equipment, CIMT and bimanual UL therapy
• DMI Therapy (Dynamic Movement Intervention)
• Fine motor and handwriting skills development
• Play therapy including assessment and skill development
• Assistive technology and complex equipment prescription including
• Functional retraining
• Home and vehicle modifications
• Seating and positioning for children using our X-Sensor pressure mapping system. This includes strollers, wheelchairs, activity chairs, standing frames, sleep systems
• Access to assessments including the Dash, Sensory Profiles, ABAS,
• Schoodles Handwriting Assessment, Peabody and BOT.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, client centred occupational therapy services
• Complete assessments, intervention planning, therapy, reporting and education
• Contribute to, and live out our values: We Collaborate, We Are Memorable,
• We Re-think the Square, We Empower.
• Participating in networking opportunities to attract and retain our ideal clients

Benefits of Working at GNC

CLINIC SPACE & RESOURCES

• We have a specific kids neurological therapy gym and individual treatment rooms. You'll be working with clients in a variety of settings including the centre, community and in the client homes.
• You get to work with exciting and innovative assessments and technologies including our world-class rehabilitation equipment.
• We have an open office team room separate from the clinic to allow you to complete your non-client face-to-face tasks in a productive and welcoming environment.

FLEXIBLE WORKING WEEK

We offer flexibility to the structure of your week, we have a number of team members condensing their full-time hours into 9-day fortnights, or 4-day weeks.

4 WEEKLY REWARDS PROGRAM

We believe that your financial goals are important, and we are here to help you achieve these. Our rewards program is specifically designed to allow you to reap the rewards of your amazing client care..

We focus on client care using our Clinical Excellence Indicators rather than billable targets, so you can be assured that you will be rewarded for your productivity and efficiency without compromising care.

CAREER PATHWAYS

At Geelong Neuro Centre, we are committed to supporting your career growth and have a number of pathways to direct and progress your career.

• Ownership
• Stream Leader
• Leadership/mentorship
• Student Supervision
• High income earner
• Clinical Specialist: Becoming an expert in a specific treatment or presentation

PERSONAL GROWTH & LEARNING

You are part of a very strong, supportive and committed team of over 20 occupational therapists who are specialists in specific areas of Neurological Therapy. This provides opportunities for joint sessions and collaboration to continually develop your skills.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

We provide structured 1:1 direct mentoring and discipline-specific group mentoring through a combination of in house and external mentoring support with like minded neuro rehabilitation facilities.

We're all about helping you develop your skills We'll work with you to set individual work and personal goals and help put actions into place to make sure you achieve them. We have a unique career progression framework to help you progress, push your boundaries and create meaningful opportunities.

We also offer financial contributions to external professional development opportunities

SOCIAL & TEAM CULTURE

Work aside, we love to get to know you outside of work too

If you are ready to grow your career in a supportive, innovative and fun team, we'd love to hear from you

Please forward your resume and cover letter to by Friday the 3rd of October. Don't delay in getting your application in as we may choose to interview (and hire) applicants prior to this date.

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