Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Core
Independent paediatric occupational therapist managing a caseload of neurodivergent and autistic children aged 2.5–13 years across homes, schools, and community settings.
Role type
Senior IC paediatric occupational therapist
Builds
Individualized therapy plans and functional assessments for children with developmental delays, ADHD, and sensory/emotional regulation needs
Domain
Healthcare / Paediatrics / Neurodiversity
Required skills
paediatric occupational therapy, autism/neurodivergence expertise, clinical assessment, report writing, family communication, sensory regulation intervention, motor development support, emotional regulation strategies, community-based therapy, NDIS experience
Preferred skills
clinical leadership, practice growth strategy
Technologies
NDIS framework, clinical documentation systems
Responsibilities
Manage independent caseload and calendar, conduct functional and developmental assessments, deliver therapy in homes/schools/community, coordinate with multidisciplinary team, maintain clinical documentation and reports
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC