Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and experience in the provision of occupational therapy services, in the area of pediatrics and developmental disorders.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide a range of assessments, program planning and implementation of intervention.
3. Demonstrated ability to evaluate programs and your professional performance and provide evidence of outcomes.
4. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with children, parents and carers, teachers and assistants, therapists and other professionals and agencies.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently, to accept supervision as required, and an ability to seek support and implement recommendations.
6. Demonstrated experience and willingness to engage in professional development activities, especially related to the range of impairments, intervention and evidenced based practice required to provide a quality service.
7. Demonstration of high quality verbal and written communication skills.

Role

The position of Occupational Therapist has a focus on: 

1. Improving fine motor skills and gross motor skills for students to allow them to access learning.

2. Developing strategies to help students maintain focus and manage emotional regulation.

3. Modifying the environment to assist students implementing specialised equipment or altering the environment to minimise distractions.

4. Teaching routines for students to manage everyday tasks.

5.  Assisting with social skills, group work and understanding emotional cues.

6. Providing professional development on child development, mobility, positioning, or adaptive eq…