Adolescent Occupational Therapist

Rising Youth Occupational Therapy

Wantirna, Melbourne VIC (Remote)

Physiotherapy, OT and Rehabilitation (Healthcare and Medical)

Part time

82,000 to 102,000 per year

Who We Are

We’re a small, mobile OT practice dedicated to helping pre-teens, teens and young adults:

Build independence at home, school, and in the community

Navigate relationships, routines, and emotions

Learn life skills like budgeting, meal prep, public transport, and obtaining a learner’s license

Develop executive functioning skills and confidence

The role

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part time bases. This is a mobile position that will involve conducting Occupational Therapy assessments and sessions in the client's home, school and/or community as well as some telehealth.

You will be working with a caseload of neurodivergent young people which will include Autistic young people as well as young people with ADHD, intellectual disabilities, anxiety disorders, DCD and sensory processing disorders.

We are committed to fostering a neurodiversity-affirming environment where all individuals are valued for their unique perspectives and strengths. We believe in empowering young autistic individuals to embrace their identities. Our ideal candidate will share this passion and will be dedicated to creating supportive spaces that celebrate neurodiversity.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Flexible hours and work locations to choose your days, travel as much or as little as you like, with travel reimbursement

Personal development allowance to 2,000/year to support your growth

Initial shadow sessions, ongoing weekly supervision and peer support

Resources provided to templates, shared materials, laptop and phone supplied

Small, supportive team to we genuinely care about each other and our clients

Tasks and responsibilities

Conducting formal and informal assessments and collaborative goal setting

Providing evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions

Consulting and working collaboratively with other health professionals

Completing note taking and NDIS reports when required

Engaging in professional development for continued learning

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

National Police Check and WWCC or willingness to obtain

Excellent communication and time management skills

A driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Minimum 6 months of OT experience with Autistic individuals

We are happy to answer any questions you may have so do not hesitate to contact us directly.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to admin@risingyouthot.com