Occupational Therapist

• Flexible end of day and work from home options in school holidays, no out of hours work
• Supportive team culture with a focus on personal and professional growth
• Birthday leave and professional development leave

SPOT Paediatrics is a passionate team of speech pathologists and occupational therapists based in Hove and operates throughout the southern area of Adelaide. We are a close-knit team that prioritise learning from each other and supporting one another in our professional roles and in life. We are on the lookout for a motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our collaborative, supportive team.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinician who loves the work they do and is committed to implementing neuro-affirming practices and best practice in Early Intervention. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in diverse work, including individual and group therapy, joint therapy sessions with SLPs for complex clients, capacity-building support in educational settings, and occupational therapy support for 3 year old preschoolers in long daycare centres under the Flying Start Initiative. The role will involve a mix of community and clinic based work.

A Typical Day May Include but Not Limited To

• Providing therapy for children alongside support and coaching for caregivers in areas such as daily functional skills, regulation, toileting, motor skill development, mealtimes, self-care, sensory processing
• Conducting therapy with a full cupboard of resources and a large, shared resource room; and off-site service delivery for individualised supports, educator support, training and coaching
• Collaborating with speech pathologists for joint therapy sessions and shared clients
• Completing documentation in a timely manner (notes, reports, letters, NDIS documentation)
• Managing a caseload with the flexibility to work from home during school holidays
• Participating in regular team meetings and professional development sessions, often with coffees, lunches, or snack s Our New Team Member Will Id eally Have
  • Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor or Masters Degree)OTA/AHPRA membership
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Current NDIS Worker Check
  • Current driver's license
  • Current First Aid Certification
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • A commitment to self-leadership and continuous learning
  • Paediatric occupational therapy experience preferred
  • Australian permanent residency status required
  In Return You Will Receive Setting our team up for success is key at SPOT Paediatrics; in return, we provide our employees with:
  • Role development opportunities
  • Substantial professional development and training opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued
  • Flexibility in your workday, with opportunities for early finishes and no take-home work
  • Social events throughout the year to enjoy time outside the office
  We Want to Hear from Those Who Are Passionate about providing strengths-based, evidence-informed therapy and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative team. If this is you, please apply now as we are actively interviewing!Please include an up-to-date resume and cover letter in your application.If you have any questions regarding our application or interview process, please contact Eilis at Sign in to view email.