Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Core
Provide assessment, intervention, and capacity-building supports to children and young people (0-18 years) with developmental delay and disability across clinics, homes, education settings, and via telehealth.
Role type
Clinical occupational therapist (early intervention)
Builds
Individualized therapy plans and supports for children and families
Domain
Healthcare / Early Childhood Intervention / Allied Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy assessment, intervention planning, transdisciplinary collaboration, family partnership, clinical documentation, evidence-informed practice
Preferred skills
Neuroaffirming practice, strengths-based approach, culturally responsive practice, mentoring
Technologies
Telehealth platforms, clinical documentation systems
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessment, intervention and support services; Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team to develop and implement evidence-informed supports; Partner with families, educators and other professionals to support participation and outcomes across everyday environments; Develop and manage a clinical caseload with support from experienced clinicians, leaders and administrative systems; Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and professional standards; Contribute to broader service initiatives including school-based clinics and parent workshops
Seniority
Early career to experienced (final-year students to seniors)