Organisation: Brightside Recruitment has partnered with a medium size organisation providing a range of specialist services to children and young people with developmental challenges, supporting the whole family to develop together. Role: Based in Newcastle, the Occupational Therapist will work amongst a multidisciplinary team, collaborating and sharing expertise and experience. This role will predominantly be clinic-based with a unique play and relationship-based approach to help build rapport and trust with the children and young people to ensure the best possible outcomes for all involved. Daily tasks will include; Ensure that occupational therapy service delivery embraces family-centred and strength-based philosophies, including identifying limitations, and challenges to achieve optimal performance, outcomes, and participation. Recommend and assist with the provision of tools and aids that measure the impact and positive change for individuals. Provide advice and support to parents and carers to foster development outside of the clinic environment to help achieve identified clinic goals. Utilise evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills to deliver excellent client-focused assessment and intervention services. Identify opportunities to continually improve the quality of care and service delivery to our clients. Undertake any other tasks or duties as directed by your Supervisor or Management Team which are within your skills, competence, training and/or experience. Essential Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Previous clinical experience or exposure to working with children with developmental disability Strong communication skills (written and verbal) An active team player with the ability to also work autonomously Additional info: Must have current AHPRA registration Must have current NDISWC Must have current NSW WWCC Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 Sponsorship available Please click APPLY attaching your CV if you'd like to hear more about this role, alternatively you can apply direct to chris@brightsiderecruitment.com.au or call Chris on 0432 029 523
