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Move and Play Paediatric Therapy is currently looking for the below roles.
Move and Play Paediatric Therapy is a leading multidisciplinary children's allied health therapy provider located in the Mackay region, in Queensland. We are a locally owned and run business, providing high quality and family friendly therapy services, helping children of all ages and abilities within our region to develop into happy, confident and thriving kids.
Described by our team in their own words, we are ‘supportive, collaborative, flexible and fun’. We pride ourselves on looking out for each other, having fun, working collaboratively, and delivering the best outcomes for children and families. We aim to make a real difference in the lives of our clients, their families, each other, and our community.
Occupational Therapist | Full Time or Part Time
Are you passionate about working with children and families?
Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative, flexible and fun workplace? And the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team?
Are you a new grad looking to get a fantastic start to your career? Or are you an experienced OT ready to step up in your career?
If you answered YES, then keep on reading, as we could be just what you are looking for!
Our Vision - Our dream…
To create a community where all children, regardless of their developmental delays or disabilities, and their families, are valued and are given every opportunity to realise their value.
Our Mission - What drives us, everyday…
To help children with developmental delays and disabilities to move and play to the best of their abilities, and provide them with a pathway to living their best life.
To empower and connect parents and families so they can create a meaningful life beyond therapy.
To build a community that wholeheartedly includes and supports children of all abilities and their families to live their best lives.
We are looking for motivated, fun and passionate Occupational Therapists.
You might be an experienced clinician looking for the next step in your career with an amazing team. Or you might be an new grad looking for a fantastic start to your career as an OT in paeds. As long as you share our vision and values, we can provide an amazing career pathway for you to be the best OT and human you can be.
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As an OT at Move and Play, you will be joining our multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, physios, speech pathologists, and allied health assistants. Our primary Clinic is based in Mackay, and we also have a Clinic in Cannonvale (5 mins from Airlie Beach)! You will support children from infancy through to adolescence, with a variety of developmental needs and disability presentations, and their families using a family centred approach. Your therapy supports for children and families may occur across a number of environments including our clinic, a child's home, daycares/kindys/schools, or within relevant local community settings.
This position is open to occupational therapists at all stages of their career. We have established clinical and professional development programs, internal and external mentoring, in-house training and development, clinical educator for student placements, and opportunity for project work.
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Opportunity to work with a team of experienced and passionate therapists, who thrive on collaboration, teamwork and fun.
Flexible working arrangements - 9 day fortnights, 8 day fortnights, 4 ½ day weeks all possible.
Established, interesting and varied caseload, with the ability to work across many areas of occupational therapy.
Opportunity to work utilising a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach, with joint therapy sessions common
Receive regular mentoring and peer support from therapists experienced in paediatrics, as well as access to internal and external professional development. If you are an experienced therapist you will be given opportunity to further your career through further training and specialisation, delivering clinical education, or helping to support the team and service.
Professional development budget and professional development leave to support your growth as a clinician
Dedicated administrative support
Live in beautiful coastal Mackay, close to the Whitsundays. A great place to explore if you are adventurous, or relax, raise a family, and enjoy the slower pace of life compared to the bigger cities.
Relocation funding is available if you will be moving to Mackay for the role.
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Bachelor or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
Current Professional Indemnity Insurance
Current valid Blue Card
Current driver's licence
NDIS worker screening check
Vaccination against COVID-19
Creativity and passion for helping children be the best they can be
Our website moveplaypaedtherapy.com.au and Facebook page – Move and Play Paediatric Therapy, also provides additional information about us. Visit us online to meet the team and see what we do!
If this sounds like your dream job, we would love to hear from you! Please send your Cover Letter and Resume to our Business Manager
Our website and Facebook page provide additional information about us if you wanted to learn more about us, meet the team and see what we do!
