Occupational Therapist
- Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people.
- Provide goal-based therapy that promotes motor development, mobility, independence and participation.
- Deliver services across a range of settings, including client homes, schools and via telepractice.
What we can offer you:
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Salary of up to $90,875+ Super, with 100% salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
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Generous leave entitlements including 2 weeks paid Christmas leave in addition to 4 weeks annual leave, plus extensive personal/carer's leave
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Access to industry leading education, professional development opportunities and career pathways
You’ll make a difference in this role by:
Working in Occupational Therapy across the Early Intervention and Therapy teams. You will:
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Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people and FCA for adults with hearing and/or vision loss, supporting them and their families to achieve meaningful goals and maximise participation at home, school and in the community.
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Provide goal-based therapy that promotes motor development, mobility, independence and participation, while recommending equipment and assistive technology to optimise functional outcomes e.g. Simple home mods; Positioning & mobility; Hygiene & transport; Access & daily living
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Deliver services across a range of settings, including NextSense centres, client homes, schools and via telepractice, while maintaining clinical caseload and high-quality clinical documentation.
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Operate within established clinical protocols and NextSense processes, procedures and policies.
Occupational Therapist, based at Broadmeadow, NSW.
This is a Temporary (Fixed-Term) Part-Time opportunity (3 - 4 days per week) reporting directly to a Team Lead, and the role is based at Broadmeadow.
Make a real difference as an Occupational Therapist as a part of the Allied Health team, helping clients with hearing and vision loss.
Enjoy flexibility, two weeks of additional leave, and access to not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
About You:
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Relevant tertiary qualification/s (undergraduate or postgraduate) in Occupational Therapy.
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3+ years relevant experience Occupational Therapy clinical practice.
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Experience in hearing and/or vision services expertise.
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A strong working knowledge of and commitment to “best practice” and standards of quality.
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Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
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Advanced written communication skills, including high attention to detail.
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High level of ethical standards and behaviour with strong verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
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You are obliged to become familiar with, and comply with child protection policies and legislation, as amended from time to time.
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Valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
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