Are you ready to elevate your career while enjoying weekends by the Caribbean Sea? Join us at KidsAbility Paediatric Therapy Clinic in beautiful Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Exciting Opportunities Available:
- Paediatric Lead Occupational Therapist
About KidsAbility:
Established in 2012, KidsAbility Paediatric Therapy Clinic is dedicated to delivering top-notch, efficient, and effective care to children and their families. We provide a range of services including:
- Psychology Services
- Neuropsychology Assessments
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Feeding Therapy
Why Choose KidsAbility?
- Balanced Lifestyle: Experience the perfect blend of professional fulfillment and tropical paradise, with weekends free to enjoy the stunning Caribbean Sea.
- Professional Development: Work alongside a team of highly trained and experienced professionals dedicated to evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborative Environment: Thrive in a supportive atmosphere that encourages collaboration and continuous learning.
Requirements:
- Must register with the Health Practice Commission of the Cayman Islands
- Registered OT with your state, province or country
- Bachelor or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
- Minimum 5+ years experience in paediatric clinical setting
- Minimum 2 years experience in a leadership OT role
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the program including heavy lifting and bending
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
- Criminal records check
- Applicants must be registered or eligible for full registration in Australia, Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, or the United States of America
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with clients and their families to set OT goals that have measurable outcomes
- Provide direct service, consultation, mediation and education to client, family and community providers
- Utilize research to establish and support evidence-based practice
- Provision of in-school consultations to parents and/or teachers as and when needed
- Ability to facilitate group sessions
- Manage a caseload of approximately 23 direct therapy sessions (60 minute sessions) per week
- Provide a minimum of 2 presentations to the community per calendar year.
Lead OT Responsibilities
- Responsible for enforcing professional and ethical standards for Occupational Therapist and KidsAbility’s policy and procedures in order to maintain KidsAbility's high quality of care for clients and families.
- Work with the leadership team to promote a positive work culture environment within the clinic and community.
- Facilitate monthly clinical meetings with each OT to review clients, goals, targets, schedules, etc..
- Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and training schedules for new OTs.
- Help with creation and/or delegation of parent resources, information handouts related to occupational therapy and act as liaison for any major projects that involve OT services.
- Perform additional lead duties as requested by Clinical Supervisor and Director.
Preferences:
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must work effectively and professionally in a team environment
- Collaborate cohesively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Work independently
- Demonstrate superior organization, time management and planning skills
- Want to be involved in professional development
- Show commitment to innovation in teaching and learning
- Show commitment to evidence based practice and measurable goals
- Must be very comfortable presenting workshops and presentations
- Experience working with children with Autism
- Additional training in Sensory Processing is required for this position
Start Date
Hours
- 8:00-5:00pm Monday- Friday schedule
Contract Length
Salary
$70,000.00- 75,000.00 KYD per year
Pension
5% contribution from employer + 5% contribution from employee
Health
$100 monthly towards health plan of choice or 50% of basic health plan.
Gas Mileage
$70CI/ month (when more than 12 out of clinic visits).
Phone
$20CI/month towards phone credit.
Relocation Flight
Up to $1000usd for initial flight to Grand Cayman
Vacation
2 weeks paid vacation + 2 weeks unpaid vacation
Public Holidays
11 paid public holidays per year
Sick Days
As per the Cayman Islands Labour Law: 10 sick days per year
We thank all applicants, however, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
KidsAbility Ltd.
8 Midtown Plaza, 273 Elgin Avenue.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
KY1-1112
Please visit our website, instagram or facebook page to learn more about our clinic!
www.kidsability.ky