Morphett Vale, SA, Australia

Senior Occupational Therapist

 Job Description:

2025-08-18 to 2025-09-19

Adelaide Paediatrics
Senior Occupational Therapist

Morphett Vale, SA 5162

Full-time Permanent

Adelaide Paediatrics is a caring; multidisciplinary team committed to supporting children with medical and developmental needs. We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, evidence-based care at our Morphett Vale clinic with opportunities to also work in schools and home settings where appropriate.

What you'll do:

  • Assess, plan, and deliver therapy programs for children.
  • Complete assessments, progress reports, and NDIS/Medicare documentation.
  • Provide referrals and collaborate with families, schools, and other professionals.
  • Deliver both individual therapy and group-based programs.
  • Mentor junior OTs, students, and Allied Health Assistants.
  • Actively contribute to team development, supervision, and CPD activities.

Qualifications:

  • Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current AHPRA registration.
  • Eligible for Medicare Provider numbers.
  • DHS Working with Children Check and relevant criminal history clearances.
  • RRHAN-EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect) training.
  • Completion of Safer Environments for Children and Young People training.
  • Up-to-date First Aid certification (desirable).

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years paediatric OT experience.
  • Strong knowledge of NDIS and Medicare processes.
  • Experience working with children with a variety of conditions (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Global Developmental Delay).
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills:

  • Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
  • Compassionate, adaptable, and client-focused approach.
  • Strong report-writing and clinical documentation skills.
  • Ability to supervise and mentor colleagues and students.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; experience with Genie software advantageous.

Why join us?

  • Supportive, friendly, and collaborative team.
  • Opportunities for supervision, leadership, and professional growth.
  • Varied and meaningful work in a child-focused environment