Occupational Therapist

If you are on the hunt for your new OT role, and are looking for a company that:

• Values you for the work you do and your contribution to the team
• Is therapist owned and operated (intrinsically understands the day-to-day operations of providing ongoing intervention to our participants)
• Is focused on inclusion and celebrates diversity within the team and our participants/family base (neuroaffirming, gender affirming, sexuality affirming, culturally and religiously affirming).
• Has hybrid service delivery options to suit your clinical preferences- including in-clinic services, community services (home/school), telehealth, and group programs,

Then we encourage you to apply for our newly advertised Occupational Therapy role.

About the role:

• As an Occupational Therapist in the Functional Therapy team, you will be conducting comprehensive assessments to evaluate sensory, motor, self-care and developmental skills,
• Develop intervention plans based on assessment findings, participant goals, and strengths/interests.
• Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, and other key stakeholders to provide multidiscipinary support to your participants
• Write high-level Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) for Paediatric age ranges that provide insight into performance and capacity for activities of daily living
• Provide education and support to families on therapeutic strategies that can be transferred/implemented into the home and everyday environment
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Contribute to the team and company growth through idenitfying any gaps in service delivery, providing feedback, and contributing to resource/service development to provide the best quality of service we can to our participants and families.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Full registration (no limitations) with the AHPRA.
• Experience in a Paediatric Occupational Therapy setting
• Working with Children Check, WA (WWCC)
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Driver's license.
• Technology literate (zoom telehealth platforms, microsoft suite etc).
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desirable:

• Designing and facilitating group programs
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Lived experience with neurodivergence or disability

Benefits:

• Reasonable KPI expectations to manage work-life balance and overall well-being (4.5 per day).
• Per 1.0 full-time employment there is one day per week admin to allow for clinical report writing, meetings, notes, resource development, project delivery, or other non-clinical roles / administration requirements.
•  Hybrid service delivery options to suit your clinical style - in-clinic, telehealth, community (home/school/day), and group programs.
• Flexible work arrangements / hours to support parents of school-aged children
• Competitive salary
• In-house or outsourced clinical supervision, depending on your specific clinical intervention areas/supervision goals.
• Professional development allowance (annually) and professional development planning
• Monthly peer mentoring focused on transdisciplinary intervention areas for our SP/OT and AHA team.
• Tech included - phone, laptop
• Positive and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement
• *Biggest perk in our eyes* - free weekly animal therapy (with our in-clinic pups, Alby and Humphrey)

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to our Allied Health Manager, Kelsey Anderson - Kelsey@functionaltherapyco.com