About the job We are a small team of supportive and and experienced occupational therapists with 60 years combined paediatric experience working in Australia and overseas. Part time New Graduate role or Experienced therapist role working in our sensory gym equipped clinic in Peakhurst and / or Newington, Sydney. Start part time/ casual hours with flexibility and build to a full time case load, if you want to. New Graduate role paid at above award rates and includes our two year supported new graduate program, including weekly supervision and online training courses as you define your occupational therapy skills and career working with children and families . Part time experienced role paid above award rate or per client for higher rate as well as including $1000 sign on bonus and additional external CPD budget. All roles include weekly then ongoing fortnightly supervision with our experienced therapists. Individualised 2 years New Graduate training program or supervisor role for experienced therapists Initial weekly face to face on -site supervision for three months and then ongoing fortnightly supervision with our experienced OT's for internal CPD Generous external CPD budget Above award wage hourly rate or per client rate KPI's client bonus paid fortnightly as vouchers MYOB team discounts for supermarkets Group program referral bonuses Work within a supportive team with your supervisor being onsite, as you develop or refine your OT career. You will be supported by Tahnee through your onboarding and training and will see 4 clients per day then build to 6. One of our current therapist say I thoroughly enjoy the 'varied caseload, regular supervision and great resources'. Another says we all have 'access to great resources, regular supervision and positive and supportive team environment. The workload flexibility is positive and great for working Mums'. Join our experienced and supportive team. Hopalong is a long established business, providing occupational therapy services to the St George and Inner West community for the past 30 years, with 19 years with the current senior OT and director, Tahnee. Hopalong only employs OT's so we are dedicated to developing your OT skills. We currently have a bespoke team of 3 experienced, positive and supportive occupational therapists. We have an OTA's to assist you in your administration and additional sessions for your clients as well as daily Adminstration support. We specialise in paediatrics and have over 60 years combined experience in paediatrics across the team. We hold quarterly team training nights, wellbeing lunches and socials which have included restaurant dinners, escape rooms, cruises, bowling and mini golf. All therapists commence on our Onboarding Program with KPI's set at an achievable 4 clients per day for the first 3 months. Once confident, KPI's then increase to our maximum of 6 clients per day. You define your own calender which could be: Two morning clients, school visit, lunch, CPD time, three afternoon clients Three morning clients, assessment, lunch, report writing time, two afternoon clients Three morning clients, lunch, reports, supervision, three afternoon clients Three school visit clients, lunch, reports, two afternoon clients If this position sounds like the start of your paediatric career or the change you're looking for, apply now to join our team. You will have: A degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration A cleared WWCC Some experience working with children with a variety of diagnoses such as ASD, DD and/or ADHD but does not have to be in OT A passion for helping children and their families and a keen interest to develop your clinical skills Exceptional communication skills with your clients, parents, manager and the team A proactive approach for your clients and the team and show strong initiative A commitment to develop your skills for assessment and intervention Commitment to the role for a minimum of 2 years Your own car for home and school visits
