Occupational Therapist - Part time or Contract position

About Us

Kairos Speech Therapy and Learning is a Speech Pathology clinic in North Ryde. Our clinic is growing and we are looking for a fun, passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join us as we expand our allied health service.

We currently have a part-time (or contracted) position available. We are willing to be flexible for the right person. e.g. contractor role, part time, shorter days (e.g work during school hours etc). We are also open on Saturdays.

Why work with us?

• We love what we do and value creating a working environment where you can grow, learn and bring significant change in a client's life!
• Work with the best supportive and fun team
• Have autonomy in setting up Occupational therapy services in the clinic
• Attractive pay dependent on clinical experience
• Adequate time for admin. We care about your work-life balance and work hard to make sure you are not taking work home
• Access to the latest therapy resources (we have SO many resources) and assessment tools and an iPad
• Wide range of clinical experiences (children, adolescents and adult clients).
• Range of service delivery – in clinic, preschool, and school visits as well as group therapy and social pairings
• Yearly budget for external professional development ($1000 +)
• Experience working with some Bilingual Speech Pathologists!
• Yearly bonus system
• Very reasonable KPIs

Essential criteria

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 12 months experience
• Is passionate, reliable, honest and flexible
• Current driver's licence and own car
• Full and current membership with AHPRA
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working with Children Check
• Current professional indemnity and public liability insurance (or willingness to obtain)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, and attention to detail
• Able to work collaboratively and independently
• Able to build strong rapport with clients and their families

The Occupational Therapist role requires you to:

• Provide both in-clinic and mobile services
• Administer assessments and therapy sessions with clients and their families/carers
• Administer group therapy (social skills groups, language groups, School-readiness groups, literacy groups, social pairings)
• Complete all documentation within an appropriate time frame (reports, progress notes, other documentation)
• Liase with other professionals (teachers, educators, doctors, allied health professionals)

If this sounds like a place you will thrive in, please do not hesitate to apply!

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