Want to work in a team that really cares?! This opportunity supports you to work within a multidisciplinary team, assisting children and their families in creating a significant impact on individuals with developmental conditions and disabilities.
You will join an established team and receive supervision from our Senior Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience.
About us
Fortify Health Kids is part of Fortify Health Group that was established in 2022 as a multidisciplinary team supporting adults and children to resolve complexity and to imporve overall health and wellbeing.
Responsibilities:
As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, your role will include:
• Collaborating with a team of professionals, including speech therapists and psychologists, to provide holistic care for children.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments to evaluate children’s developmental skills, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Developing and implementing individualised treatment plans to help children achieve their goals.
• Providing therapy sessions focused on fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care.
• This is a hybrid position and requires the successful candidate to do home visits, visits to schools. We are currently finalising a lease on the Northen Gold Coast and at times, there will be an expectation to work in our Springwood Practice.
• Assess, write plans and oversee an Allied Health Assistant working with you.
• Educating parents and caregivers on effective ways to support children’s development at home and in the community.
• Collaborating with fellow professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to care.
Skills Required:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:
• Knowledge of child development and occupational therapy theory and practice
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Organisational and time management skills
• Physical fitness and stamina
• Qld driver’s licence
• Obtain a Blue card and NDIS worker screener check or willing to get one
Experience Required:
• Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience working with children with various developmental conditions and disabilities.
• Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Candidates with the following qualifications and experiences will be highly regarded:
• Expertise in specific developmental conditions (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Experience working closely with families of children with developmental conditions and disabilities.
• Proficiency in specific assessment and intervention tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with research and evidence-based practice.
• Use of own car for travel to clients and remunerated according to NDIS travel cost allowance.
Benefits and Perks:
This role will be offered as a contractor or a salary position pending on your personal preference.
Hybrid working model with the support of two office locations and a team of Allied Health Professionals to bounce ideas from.
Salary scale pending experience between $95,000 and $102,000 /year FTE plus superannuation
You will be mentored and guided by one of the most experienced paediatric occupational therapists with more than 40 years’ of experience.
Opportunities to attend personal development talks, seminars and conferences.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to info@fortifyhealth.com.au
Fortify Health Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
