Occupational Therapist

Overview
Join to apply for theOccupational Therapistrole atRed Frog for Familiesin Newcastle.
We specialise in integrating allied health services for children and young adults.
Our mission is to empower people with disability to live a quality life.
Red Frog for Families values work-life balance, team culture and learning.
A wonderful opportunity to join an incredible multidisciplinary organisation in Newcastle.
Our clinic is based at Broadmeadow with incredible sensory spaces.
Our therapeutic environment is designed to be both fun and challenging for our participants.
Our multi-purpose spaces are of all shapes and sizes, fully equipped to allow for flexibility and creativity when delivering therapy.
Our fully equipped resources room is full of toys, board games, and therapy equipment.
We have large team spaces where you can collaborate with other amazing team members with lots of incidental learning opportunities, and individual work spaces that make you feel at home and able to work efficiently.
We will spoil you with a brand new kitchen including a coffee machine, many microwaves and snacks.
We have private parking with direct access to the clinic and are a two minute walk to the local Broadmeadow shopping complex for lunch.
Are you looking for a caring and friendly team?
Our large team focuses on well-being and fun.
We have regular social events and celebrations
Our Participant Support Team will assist you with a lot of your day to day administration, meaning you can focus on quality therapy.
Are you looking for excellent learning opportunities?
We have an extensive induction program to support you to quickly gain confidence.
We will steadily increase the number of participants you see to ensure the number you see each week is manageable.
We will care for you by ensuring your workload is fair and achievable.
You will have weekly supervision with experienced occupational therapists and an opportunity to attend weekly POD (Professional Opportunities for Development) meetings where complex case studies are presented and learning shared.
We value learning and seek both internal and external supervision opportunities to ensure you connect and collaborate with exceptional mentors across the world.
We provide a yearly professional development budget of $2000 for you to advance your learning, knowledge, and career.
At Red Frog for Families we have developed a career progression framework with clear achievable indicators for you to excel in your career.
We want to invest in you and help you develop as a professional.
What will the role look like?
We primarily are a clinic based service, with a mix of private and NDIS participants.
Our occupational therapists consult in schools, homes and the community.
We see participants between the ages of 0-30 years needing support with a variety of developmental challenges.
We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.
Essential Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
Full AHPRA registration
Current Working with Children Check (for employment)
NDIS Worker Screener check
Current First Aid Certificate
Selection criteria
Demonstration of care, compassion, and connection with people with different abilities
Ability to quickly and effectively build rapport with people of various backgrounds, abilities, and cultures
Understanding of best practice in occupational therapy for developmental disabilities
Ability to contribute to, develop, and implement best-practice methodologies with a sound evidence base
Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.
We encourage applications from new graduates, early-career therapists, and experienced occupational therapists.
We Offer
Fun and dynamic team and work environment
Salary commensurate with skill and paediatric experience
Wellbeing programs
Working from home days
Personal and professional development opportunities to develop and extend your skillset
Unique working conditions
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Health, Wellness & Fitness
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