Occupational Therapist

Location

Melbourne, VIC / Brisbane, QLD

Contract Type

Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Description

Due to our exciting growth, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team – this could be a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in a dynamic and varied community setting with plenty of chances for career development!

As community Occupational Therapist, you will provide treatment to disabled, paediatric and elderly clients in their own environments.

You will work closely alongside a team of experienced Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists using a multi-disciplinary approach to care. You will be comfortable to work autonomously and manage your own flexible schedule.

Key Benefits

Attractive Remuneration: Excellent pay package with a travel allowance (fuel cards/toll reimbursement), uniforms, lucrative bonus scheme, $5,000 two year retention bonus, laptop/tablet, mobile phone and salary packaging options for vehicles available;
Career Progression: Real opportunities to develop your skills as a clinician in a variety of settings, coach and mentor students and perhaps even develop your own leadership potential;
Work-Life Balance: We encourage flexibility and wellbeing, you will manage your own schedule and we will support you to thrive in your role – whether you chose to work from home or from our beautiful office spaces;
Vibrant and Ambitious Team: Enjoy working with people who genuinely want to make a difference to the way healthcare is delivered in Australia.
Professional Development: Training and CPD allowance of $1,500 per annum and 2 days paid study leave provided.
EAP: up to 6 free counselling sessions per year – on us!
Annual Doona Day: Take an impromptu day off to stay in bed and watch Netflix or do anything that will make you happy!

Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload of clients living in their own homes;
Maximise client functional capacity and evaluate their options for ongoing care as required;
Develop high quality and evidence-based treatment plans;
Complete progress notes and requested reports in a timely manner.

Job Requirement

Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA Membership;
Experience in Occupational Therapy is preferred but not mandatory;
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously;
Sincere passion for helping a diverse range of clients;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Superior customer service skills and ability to establish genuine rapport with clients;
Unrestricted current driver’s license.