Move and Play Paediatric Therapy
Employer Business Type
Profile Summary
Move and Play Paediatric Therapy is a children's allied health service based in Mackay, Queensland, that helps babies and children of all ages and abilities to develop into happy, confident and thriving kids.
We believe that all children, regardless of their abilities or differences, have value and should be given opportunity to achieve that value.
To help children achieve their potential, our experienced occupational therapists, speech pathologists and physiotherapists conduct comprehensive assessments, and develop individualised treatment programs that help children to move and play to the best of their ability. Our programs are tailored to each child and family's individual needs and can consist of one to one therapy, group therapy, holiday programs, therapy assistant programs, and individualised supports to help your child to participate in their home, school, and community, social or sporting environments.
History
Founded in 2015 by Emily Hayles, Physiotherapist and Owner, Move and Play Paediatric Therapy was established to help meet the growing need for Paediatric Therapy services for children in the Mackay region. Having worked with children and families for 10years in the public health sector, Emily was frustrated with having to deliver what felt like suboptimal care to children due to time and resource constraints. She could see so much potential in these children, if only they could access better quality or more frequent care that had the flexibility to be delivered according to their individual needs including within their community environments.
Since our early days, our service has grown, and Emily has gathered a team of passionate and experienced therapists and support staff who share her passion and attitude for helping children and families to thrive.
What makes us unique?
At Move and Play, all our therapists are specifically trained in the care of babies and children. Our sole focus at our practice is the care of children and families, and our services and clinic environment is set up specifically to meet the needs of children. And we treat kids as kids - we believe in the value of kids being able to do the things that are important to them.
We work in a child and family centred way. We believe that parents know their children better than anyone else. We collaborate with children, parents and families to add value to their already existing strengths. We believe that your child's therapy needs to fit into your family life, not life fitting around therapy.
We believe that every child has the capacity to learn, given the right opportunities. We look for these opportunities, not the barriers.
We celebrate all the little successes. Your child's achievement of ‘millistones' is just as important and exciting as their achievement of ‘milestones'.
We are known for being helpful, positive and passionate about our work, and for being leaders in helping children in our local community.
We believe that all children, regardless of their abilities or differences, have value and should be given opportunity to achieve that value.
To help children achieve their potential, our experienced occupational therapists, speech pathologists and physiotherapists conduct comprehensive assessments, and develop individualised treatment programs that help children to move and play to the best of their ability. Our programs are tailored to each child and family's individual needs and can consist of one to one therapy, group therapy, holiday programs, therapy assistant programs, and individualised supports to help your child to participate in their home, school, and community, social or sporting environments.
History
Founded in 2015 by Emily Hayles, Physiotherapist and Owner, Move and Play Paediatric Therapy was established to help meet the growing need for Paediatric Therapy services for children in the Mackay region. Having worked with children and families for 10years in the public health sector, Emily was frustrated with having to deliver what felt like suboptimal care to children due to time and resource constraints. She could see so much potential in these children, if only they could access better quality or more frequent care that had the flexibility to be delivered according to their individual needs including within their community environments.
Since our early days, our service has grown, and Emily has gathered a team of passionate and experienced therapists and support staff who share her passion and attitude for helping children and families to thrive.
What makes us unique?
At Move and Play, all our therapists are specifically trained in the care of babies and children. Our sole focus at our practice is the care of children and families, and our services and clinic environment is set up specifically to meet the needs of children. And we treat kids as kids - we believe in the value of kids being able to do the things that are important to them.
We work in a child and family centred way. We believe that parents know their children better than anyone else. We collaborate with children, parents and families to add value to their already existing strengths. We believe that your child's therapy needs to fit into your family life, not life fitting around therapy.
We believe that every child has the capacity to learn, given the right opportunities. We look for these opportunities, not the barriers.
We celebrate all the little successes. Your child's achievement of ‘millistones' is just as important and exciting as their achievement of ‘milestones'.
We are known for being helpful, positive and passionate about our work, and for being leaders in helping children in our local community.
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Why work with us
As a team member at Move and Play, you will be joining and working as part of our multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, physios, speech pathologists, and allied health assistants. You will be responsible for providing services and supports to babies, children and adolescents, and their families. Your supports for children and families may occur across a number of environments including our clinic, a child's home, daycares/kindys/schools, or within relevant local community settings.
No matter what stage of your career, we have opportunity for you to grow and develop into the best clinician you can be. We have established clinical and professional development programs, internal and external mentoring, in-house training and development, and leadership opportunities including clinical leadership, clinical educator for student placements, and opportunity for project work.
What can you look forward to?
Training, mentorship and supervision with senior clinicians with significant experience
A dedicated admin support team so you can focus on the work that matters most
A career progression program with a range of pathways to suit your aspirations
An environment that values your contribution and welcomes your ideas to further develop services and supports
A fun and supportive team environment that provides opportunity to connect socially with colleagues
A leadership team that is trusted by the team and genuinely cares about your health and well being
Flexible working arrangements - part time and full time positions are available with flexible work hours and an emphasis on work/life balance
Live in beautiful coastal Mackay, close to the Whitsundays. Our large, air conditioned clinic in Mackay is well resourced and centrally located, and we are establishing a new clinic in Cannonvale in the near future. Relocation funding is available if you will be moving to the region for the role.
No matter what stage of your career, we have opportunity for you to grow and develop into the best clinician you can be. We have established clinical and professional development programs, internal and external mentoring, in-house training and development, and leadership opportunities including clinical leadership, clinical educator for student placements, and opportunity for project work.
What can you look forward to?
Training, mentorship and supervision with senior clinicians with significant experience
A dedicated admin support team so you can focus on the work that matters most
A career progression program with a range of pathways to suit your aspirations
An environment that values your contribution and welcomes your ideas to further develop services and supports
A fun and supportive team environment that provides opportunity to connect socially with colleagues
A leadership team that is trusted by the team and genuinely cares about your health and well being
Flexible working arrangements - part time and full time positions are available with flexible work hours and an emphasis on work/life balance
Live in beautiful coastal Mackay, close to the Whitsundays. Our large, air conditioned clinic in Mackay is well resourced and centrally located, and we are establishing a new clinic in Cannonvale in the near future. Relocation funding is available if you will be moving to the region for the role.
Team Size
22
Employed Allied Health Professionals
Employed Admin and Management Professionals
Past (Expired) jobs posted by Move and Play Paediatric Therapy
Speech Pathologist | Full time or Part time | New grad or experienced clinician
We are excited to be growing our Speech Pathology team, and are...
Job Classification
Speech Pathologists
Posted By:
Move and Play Paediatric Therapy
Job Type:
Permanent
Start Timeframe:
Flexible
Posted Date:
08-Aug-2023
