Occupational Therapist

Early Career Clinicians Welcome to Apply!

• Supportive team environment with a focus on personalised professional development plans

• Role growth opportunities

• Clear work boundaries, all work completed within a 9-5 workday

SPOT Paediatrics is a passionate team of speech pathologists and occupational therapists based in Hove and operates throughout the southern area of Adelaide. We are a close-knit team that support one another in our professional roles. We are on the lookout for a neuro-affirming Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families, and who is open to growing with us in this changing landscape of providing early intervention supports.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinician who loves the work they do and is committed to implementing neuro-affirming practices and best practice in Early Intervention. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in diverse work, including individual and group therapy, joint therapy sessions with speech pathologists, and occupational therapy support for 3 and 4 year old preschoolers in long daycare centres under the Flying Start Initiative. The role will involve a mix of community and clinic based work as we grow our preschool and therapy supports in the community.

A Typical Day May Include but Not Limited To

• Providing therapy for children alongside support and coaching for caregivers in areas such as daily functional skills, regulation, toileting, motor skill development, mealtimes, self-care, sensory processing

• Conducting therapy with a large cupboard of resources and access to extensive shared resources

• Off-site service delivery for individualised supports, educator support, training and coaching

• Contribute to OT program development and delivery in childcare centres

• Collaborating with speech pathologists for joint therapy sessions and shared clients

• Completing documentation in a timely manner (notes, reports, letters, NDIS documentation)

• Managing a caseload with the flexibility to work from home during school holidays

• Participating in regular team meetings and professional development sessions, often with coffees, lunches, or snacks

Our New Team Member Will Ideally Have

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor or Masters Degree)

• OTA/AHPRA membership

• Current Working with Children Check

• Current NDIS Worker Check

• Current driver's license

• Current First Aid Certification

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• A commitment to self-leadership and continuous learning

• 1-2 years paediatric occupational therapy experience preferred

• Australian permanent residency status required

In Return You Will Receive

Setting our team up for success is key at SPOT Paediatrics; in return, we provide our employees with:

• Role development opportunities

• Substantial professional development and training opportunities

• A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

• Clear start and finish times 9am to 5pm, with no carry over to home, and opportunities for early finishes where scheduling allows

• Social events throughout the year to enjoy time outside the office

We Want to Hear from Those Who Are

Passionate about providing strengths-based, collaborative, evidence-informed therapy and want to be part of a supportive team? if this is you, please apply now as we are actively interviewing!

Please include an up-to-date resume and cover letter in your application.

If you have any questions regarding our application or interview process, please contact Eilis at ****@spotpaediatrics.com.au.