Occupational Therapist - Level 3
Children's Services
Location: Prairiewood
Status: Full-time
Closing date: 2 December 2008
Vacancy code: 0811011
Contact:
Louvella Benito
Phone: 02 9757 4322
Email: lbenito@tscnsw.org.au
Send application to:
Louvella Benito
Fax: 02 9757 4071
Email: lbenito@tscnsw.org.au
Address: PO Box 3154 Stockland Mall NSW 2164
This role exists to provide occupational therapy services within the allocated service team structure to support children with disabilities and their families to meet their identified need/s.
The scope of the role includes provision of a range of specialist educational services within the context of team structure, which includes the family/carer.
The Level 3 role involves clinical leadership, supervision and support to other occupational therapists within the team. This role is based at Prairiewood.
Must have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Eligibility for membership with OT Australia
- Demonstrated superior communication skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Current NSW drivers licence.
- Around five years experience as an OT
- Experience working with young children with disabilities and their families
- Demonstrated understanding of cerebral palsy and allied neurological conditions and the potential impact on those involved
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Great to have:
- Knowledge of Disability Services Act (NSW) and Disability Services Standards and implications for service delivery
- Additional relevant qualifications/accreditation/membership with professional associations
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