Occupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapist

Job summary: Smart Talk is a one of a kind workplace, join us to grow your OT clinical skills in our supportive, flexible and fun environment.

Working hours: Full time or Part Time will be considered.

Location: Able to work from either Wembley or Currambine office.

About Us: Smart Talk Therapy for Kids and The Feeding Clinic are a vibrant multidisciplinary practice located in Wembley and Currambine. We work with children aged from birth to 18 years old and have been providing disability and mainstream services for the last 20 years. Our Occupational Therapy department has been running for the past 5 years and is expanding!

We are seeking a passionate, professional and friendly Occupational Therapist to join our team. This role will suit an applicant who values a highly supportive environment with variety, flexibility and fun in your daily work. If you are an energetic and enthusiastic OT with experience working with a paediatric caseload we would love to meet you.

We value our therapists and provide:

• A supportive and experienced multi-disciplinary team
• An allowance is provided for professional
• development, and you will be supported with regular supervision by a highly experienced Occupational Therapy Team Leader.
• Existing clients, school partnerships and growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent administrative support
• Fully resourced, modern, friendly and supportive working environment that includes a gym with gross motor equipment

Job Description:

To work as a therapy member of the Smart Talk Therapy for Kids & The Feeding Clinic, Occupational Therapy team. You will be responsible for the case management and treatment of a varied client caseload, supporting clients and families at home, within the community or at school. Work closely with other team members to collaborate and support clients.

Job Purpose:

You will be responsible for the delivery of effective and quality therapy services. You will liaise, support and collaborate with families, team members and external providers as needed.

Key responsibilities:

• To complete assessments, goal setting, treatment and evaluation within
• clinical services.
• Provide evidenced based interventions to improve the outcomes of children
• and families.
• Complete progress notes, assessment reports, writing letters or referrals as needed.
• Effective time management, administrative and organisational skills when
• planning and providing Occupational Therapy services within a designated
• caseload. Approximately 60% direct client related duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences and professional
• development activities.

Attitudes & Values:

• To uphold and demonstrate company values
• To be committed to equality & diversity for our clients
• To maintain a non-judgmental attitude within the workplace
• To show flexibility & positivity within the role

Requirements:

• Bachelor and Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current OT registration with APHRA.
• Current WWCC, Police Clearance and First Aid Certificate
• Current drivers’ license and own vehicle required.

Please submit a current CV and cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

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