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Co-OT is seeking for an open and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our growing community. We are very happy to expand our community to any Occupational Therapists with an interest in making a difference in the paediatric health field. 

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Co-OT strives to work on the small things to make the biggest impact on each individual’s lives. All aspects of the individuals’ lives are taken into consideration. Co-OT works co-operatively and collaboratively with families, carers and the wider care teams to provide the best opportunities for the individuals to reach their full potential. 

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Co-OT is a new and growing company that is passionate about working with individual’s, families and support systems to support the child in achieving their highest potential. The successful applicant will demonstrate an open minded, natural and professional approach that is engaging when working with a range of children with various needs and abilities. You will work with the child, families and/or support networks to provide evidence based, holistic and individualised care to ensure they are meeting their goals and needs. 

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Co-OT provides mobile therapy, so you will be conducting sessions in the child’s home, school or community environment to ensure best and most realistic practice is achieved. We also offer Telehealth appointments through Zoom or Teams when most appropriate. 

If you feel that Co-OT is where you want to start or continue your OT journey, then please contact Amie Li on  admin@cooccupationaltherapy.com.au and attach your resume or visit us on https://www.cooccupationaltherapy.com.au/ . 

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Key responsibilities

• To provide home-based assessment and therapy

• To provide childcare/kinder-based assessment and therapy

• To provide school-based assessment and therapy

• To source and prescribe appropriate equipment

• To make or attempt initial contact with new clients within 24 hours

• To be responsible for managing caseload

• To provide client-centred and family-centred care

• To empower clients, their families and/or support network to make meaningful and positive steps to ensure they are addressing their desired goals

• To provide evidence-based and best practice care

• To be receptive to feedback regarding performance and participate in structured performance appraisals

• To maintain a high standard of communication regarding management of caseload

• To be aware and uphold Co-Occupational Therapy’s philosophy and objectives

• To practice within the code of ethics of the Occupational Therapy profession

• To manage your own performance and work tasks

• To consistently keep client progress notes and timesheets up to date

• To maintain regular communication with Co-OT admin and supervisor regarding workflow and capacity

• To manage handover of cases in the event of leave

 

Essential requirements

• Bachelor Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy

• Evidence of current AHPRA registration

• Current Working with Children Check

• Current National Police Record Check

• Current non-restricted driver’s licence and own vehicle

• High level oral and written communication skills

• Ability to develop and maintain clinical rapport with children, families and their support networks

• Ability to maintain accurate records and work to a deadline

• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied clinical caseload

• Ability to apply clinical reasoning and professional judgement when managing situations that are complex

• Highly organised and efficient

• Ability to initiate and complete quality work

• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning

• Company laptop and work mobile will be provided by Co-OT

 

Health Professionals & Support Services Award 2010 position reviewed annually. Above award and bonus/PD structure in place to reward demonstrated excellence.