PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

reThink Children’s Therapy is a specialist children’s service which operates throughout Otago & Southland. We help children and their families thrive.

In Dunedin we are looking for a speech language therapist to join our growing, dynamic team of occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, speech language therapists & social workers. 

We are known for delivering high quality & comprehensive services in Dunedin and the lower South Island. Our teamwork in homes, schools, the community, or from our modern clinic in central Dunedin.  

Driven by the core purpose to provide ‘quality child & family assessment & intervention, valued by all involved’, our day-to-day work is anchored on the reThink team values and culture.
 

This contracting position offers:

• Part time or full-time case load

• Flexible days and hours

• Fabulous multidisciplinary team

• Mentoring

• Online practice management system

• Support if you're new to contracting 

What you'll be doing:

• Working with children & young people from a wide variety of backgrounds up to 18 years of age.

• Providing 1:1 assessment & therapy for sensory processing, emotional regulation, selfcare & independence, social interaction, motor skills.

• Coaching for families and school staff. 

• You’ll provide joint sessions with the wider team when required.

• Opportunity to complete assessment for ACC including as part of our national Support Needs Assessment Service.

• Opportunity for multidisciplinary assessment alongside clinical psychology and speech language therapy.

You will have:

• A recognised degree in occupational therapy.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a paediatric occupational therapist.

• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand.

• Driver's license & own reliable vehicle.

We are continuing to expand due to a popular following amongst families, referrers, strong networks and an excellent community reputation. 

We are working hard to develop a team that reflects the children and families we serve & would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori & Pacific communities.

To request a position description or apply please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]