Occupational Therapist

About the business: We launch kids pOTential

Kool KATTS (Kids And Teens Therapy Service) is a Paediatric Allied Health clinic operating in Parramatta and the surrounding areas from 2017. We opened an amazing purpose build Sensory/DIR Floortime clinic in June 2023 and we're on the hunt for a bunch of fun and energetic therapist to join our growing team.

We are an exciting business that provides Early Intervention services to children with Autism, ADHD and Developmental Delays with a main focus on  DIR Floortime and we also take a Sensory Integrative approach will all our kids up to the teen years. We have a special interest in Neurodivergent presentations supporting children with ADHD and ASD in a neuroaffirming way.

About the Clinic

Our Clinic provides a creative, fun, innovate and inclusive environment that supports parents and children with developmental challenges. The importance of parent-child attachment is nurtured through coaching parents, along with direct play with the children. We are passionate about changing lives

We are a close knit team of 20 multidisciplinary clinicians and support staff. We have a strong  focus is on well being, mental health and work/life balance. You absolutely will have time to finish all your documentation within working hours At Kool Katts, you're not just a number but one of the family.

Benefits and perks - 'With the right catitude, anything is pawsible'

• If cats taught school, they'd be called purr-fessors: When you work at Kool KATTS you'll be mentored by highly experienced clinicians, our Senior OT's are actually SENIORS with no less than 5 years experience as Paediatric clinicians.
• Enjoy every meow-ment: As a Kool Kitten, you'll join our 100 day structured Onboarding training program. Not only will you follow an amazing learning program, but you will have a huge amount of time to observe other clinician's sessions and have the chance to learn from multiple experienced therapists through observation or direct instruction.
• Help meow-t: You will have weekly face to face mentoring with your Team Leader who has completed post-graduate certification in Floortime and Sensory Integration. You'll participate and learn from others with our fortnightly group mentoring from 'expert' clinicians from the US
• That's mew-sic to my ears: Highly competitive above average industry pay rates. A range of bonuses including a hefty CPD allowance with post graduate learning opportunities.
• That's a-meow-zing: We are techno fanatics We use Macbooks, go pros, ipads, smart Tv's. Learn all you need to know on our Intranet site – 'The Scratching Post' and our online learning platform 'Kool SKool'
• So Fur So Good, but wait there's more - we really are the Katt's Pyjamas You'll also get…
• A mountain of resources – toy & games bar and an extensive library of textbooks, reading material and evaluation resources
• Career ladder opportunities
• Uniform
• Company car for use on school visits
• Yearly conference/retreat

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team work is essential as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with families, children and team members
• Contribute to the development of your education and knowledge, and implementation of the DIR Floortime and Sensory Integration principles
• Embed the Kool KATTS philosophy into daily practice so each parent is empowered to interact with their child through play
• Promote excellence and cater for the needs of children and parents to be both challenged and supported
• Develop play opportunities that are inclusive and engaging for each child so that individual goals and outcomes are achieved
• Participate in individual clinic based sessions, school based intervention, parent coaching and peer group intervention sessions
• Be passionate about professional development and have a drive to always learn more about the important work we do

Skills and experience

Experience Requirements:

• Completion of a Bachelor or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experienced clinicians and new graduates are welcome to apply

Other requirements:

• Current First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis Training
• Experience working with children with Autism is a bonus
• High energy, willingness to continually learn, and LOVE HAVING FUN with kids
• Excellent time management
• WWCC, Police Check and NDIS Worker Clearance will be required.
• Current license preferred