Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics

Sensational Kids offers therapy in a fun, collaborative environment with a strong sense of belonging to something that really matters. Our multidisciplinary team includes OTs, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Dietitians and Counsellors.

Sensational Kids is a company based on strong values of integrity, learning, fun, professionalism and innovation. We see kids aged 0-18 and provide child and family-centred therapy incorporating a range of therapeutic models including DIR Floortime well as other models for best practice.

All of our team members are provided with an abundance of ongoing support and space to embed essential skills development. All clinicians who join our team, regardless of experience, take part in a structured onboarding program and a gradual progressive increase in case load.

Position Details: This position is for a part-time (3-4 days) or full-time permanent or contracting position, suitable for an Occupational Therapist with 1+ years experience.

You will be part of an existing multidisciplinary team including other OTs, speech pathologists, dietitians, counsellors and psychologists. Your caseload will be a mix of face to face and telehealth with the majority of sessions in our purpose-built clinic rooms. We also provide community based support on a case by case basis. You will have your own allocated room in the clinic and a computer/ laptop on site.

Your role would include:

• assessment of children with various presentations and support needs, utilising standard formal and informal measures
• individual or group therapy work including parent support and training
• liaison and collaboration with clients' extended formal and informal support team members such as other health professionals, teachers and support staff
• reporting, school visits, support of other team members based on experience. 

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a fun, energetic Occupational Therapist who is happy to support and be supported by our team and who will thrive while working on an interesting and varied caseload.

As a values-driven practice we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, with strong communication skills, who is curious, supportive, respectful, flexible, collaborative, responsive, open to learning continuously and who brings fun into their work!

We value therapists who are flexible, mature and know how to ask for help when they need it. We are also importantly seeking someone who is happy working in a neuro-affirming way, and who is keen to further develop their clinical and professional skills. There are opportunities to progress in your career with us, whether it be through supervising others, right through to clinical team leader positions and operational leadership roles.

What we provide for our team members:

• Experienced supervisors and booked supervision with your own dedicated supervisor
• Admin time built into calendars per week (9.5 hours admin time per week FTE
•  In addition to four weeks of annual leave, you will also accrue an additional two days (FTE) of Wellbeing Leave annually
• Sensational Kids' Team Leadership Pathway opportunities - develop your leadership skills in a supportive environment
• A well equipped therapy space, your own room(s) and computer
• Admin and therapy assistant support ongoing
• Great remuneration + super based on experience and skill-set
• Supportive management 
• Team training days, DIR Floortime training and support, in-house supervision, paid professional development in line with your professional goals
• Generous PD budget and paid PD leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Online HR platform with rewards and recognition program in place
• Loads of social events with the rest of the team.

Things you'll need to bring with you:

• At least 1 year experience as an OT
• Full registration with AHPRA
• Registration with Medicare (assistance provided)
• Current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Must have own Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Demonstrated skill in assessment, therapy and case management of children, adolescents and families (clinic placements considered)
• Demonstrated skill and experience in providing Occupational Therapy interventions (clinic placements considered)
• Strong record management, case note taking skills and ethical practice 
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients effectively
• Willingness to learn/ understand the DIR model as this is what our team uses as a framework
• Ability to manage caseload independently but collaboratively in team environment
• Strong English language skills and ability to work in Australia

Please reach out with any questions.  We look forward to hearing from you!