Occupational Therapist
Core
Pediatric occupational therapist providing assessments, individualized treatment plans, and therapy sessions for children with developmental conditions and disabilities.
Role type
Pediatric occupational therapist
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and therapy interventions for children
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatric Developmental Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy theory and practice, child development knowledge, assessment and intervention tools, multidisciplinary collaboration, home and school visit coordination, parent/caregiver education
Preferred skills
Expertise in autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, experience with culturally diverse populations, evidence-based practice research
Technologies
NDIS assessment tools, pediatric developmental assessment frameworks
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide therapy for fine/gross motor skills and sensory processing, conduct home and school visits, oversee Allied Health Assistants, educate parents and caregivers
Seniority
Mid-level, mentored by senior specialist