Occupational Therapist
Core
Provide specialist occupational therapy services to support children and young people's participation, learning, engagement, and wellbeing in a P-12 school setting.
Role type
Clinical occupational therapist (education setting)
Builds
Individualized intervention plans and inclusive education practices for students
Domain
Education / Allied Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Occupational therapy assessments, evidence-based interventions, case management, record keeping, liaison with external agencies
Preferred skills
Experience with children with additional needs, understanding of Catholic education ethos
Responsibilities
Conduct occupational therapy assessments and evaluations; develop and implement evidence-based interventions for individual students and small groups; work collaboratively with teachers and education support staff to enhance student participation; provide specialist advice and recommendations to school staff and families; liaise with external agencies and allied health providers; maintain professional records, reports and case documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC