Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) - Rockhampton QLD (JOB -10003547)

• Generous professional development allowance
• Focus on individualised growth, all requests considered!
• Opportunities for career progression

Practice Information:
Multidisciplinary private practice started in 2015. This clinic has an established team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists & Therapy Assistants.

• Approachable multidisciplinary leadership
• Focus on professional, quality service; not quantity of billables.
• Primarily paediatric caseload across variety of settings- clinic rooms, schools, early childhood centres including kindergarten and daycare settings, homes and/ or telehealth.
• Assessment and intervention services including single discipline and multi-disciplinary practice; through to complex and specialised support services in areas of AAC and feeding therapy.
• Clients access to services through private health/ private funding, Enhanced Primary Care plans and NDIS.
• Well stocked equipment, resourcing and assessments to ensure you have all the tools you need to complete your job well.

Position Description:
Available on request.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Eligibility for OTA membership
• Current Blue Card clearance
• Professional indemnity insurance
• A current Drivers Licence & reliable vehicle
• Motivation to work inclusively with children and families
• Good interpersonal team skills
• Ability for independent problem solving
• Quality reflective practice
• Quality communication with families, team and all stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Ideally work experience in a disability caseload
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of NDIS systems
• Knowledge of Autism and other developmental disabilities

Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary on offer.
• Generous annual professional development allowance- too important to fix a price on.
• Opportunities for career progression in clinical and leadership roles supported by the emerging leadership program

About Rockhampton & Yeppoon:
Rockhampton has world-class mountain bike trails, trophy Barramundi to be caught right in the heart of town, full-bull adventures, treetop boardwalks, visiting cheeky animals at the Zoo, exploring ancient caves, bushwalks and hikes, farm stays, indigenous experiences, events to rival those of Australia's big cities, a significant art collection that includes some of Australia's greats, heritage and history, breweries, bars and eateries all over town and daytrips to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.  Located 25 minutes from the beautiful coastal town of Yeppoon. Yeppoon is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and the islands out on the bay. Offshore, there are 27 islands including Great Keppel Island which is 12 minutes from Yeppoon.

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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.
 

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