Occupational Therapist
- Join a growing Allied Health team as an Occupational Therapist.
- Provide high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy services to NDIS participants.
- Conduct assessments and deliver individualised therapy plans for clients of all ages.
Job description
WEmpower, in partnership with Healthii People, is looking for an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join their growing Allied Health team in the Port Macquarie / Coffs Harbour region on a full-time basis.
What's on Offer?
- $85,000 – $105,000 + Superannuation, based on experience
- Opportunity for career growth and professional development
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to individuals and families living with disability
- Travel allowance
- Supportive leadership team
- Flexible working arrangements
- A genuinely varied caseload spanning paediatric, adolescent and adult clients
- Ongoing professional development and clinical support
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
WEmpower is a community provider built on compassion, connection and a genuine commitment to transforming lives. Their focus is on providing quality support that promotes independence, dignity, wellbeing and a genuine sense of belonging. WEmpower deliver high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy services to NDIS participants across the Mid North Coast.
What you'll be doing:
- Completing Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and preparing high-quality NDIS reports
- Conducting Assistive Technology assessments, equipment trials and prescription
- Completing Home Modification assessments (minor and complex, within scope)
- Delivering individual OT intervention to children, adolescents and adults
- Developing individualised therapy plans with measurable, functional goals
- Supporting sensory, emotional regulation, executive functioning, fine motor, gross motor and daily living skills
- Facilitating group therapy programs, including school holiday programs
- Delivering parent, caregiver and support-worker education and training
- Liaising with Support Coordinators, Plan Managers, schools and other allied health professionals
- Contributing to multidisciplinary case conferences and service development initiatives
About You:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Previous NDIS experience
- Current Working with Children Check and relevant disability-sector screening
- Current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills
- Ability to independently manage a varied caseload
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
If you're an OT looking for a role with real variety, genuine support, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join the WEmpower team.
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