Occupational Therapist

The Jobseeker Agency; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive work culture

Training and development opportunities

Bonus for extra hours

Job summary

The Jobseeker Agency is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to support adults in the Wollongong region, with occasional travel to Nowra. The role spans disability and aged care settings, including community and clinic work, with potential based out of Nowra.

The position is permanent, either full-time or part-time (>3 days). Salary ranges from $90k–$105k plus super, with a supportive team and ongoing training. A hybrid work arrangement is available to balance onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• University degree in Occupational Therapy with full AHPRA registration.
• Driver's license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments (Functional Capacity, Home Assessments, etc.).
• Support NDIS participants’ inclusion and participation in the community.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate Occupational Therapy services for NDIS participants to help goals.
• Work with older people to enable independent living at home.
• Carry out assessments and prescribe equipment.
• Provide services and supports with stakeholders.
• Participate in professional development and maintain documentation.
• Supervise and train assistants, volunteers and students when assigned.

Skills

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to work for a growing organisation with an excellent reputation. This organisation has over 40 years’ experience, providing Allied Health services. This role would be covering the Wollongong area, with travel down to Nowra now and then. It's also possible that the role could be based out of Nowra if needed (we can come up with a solution that fits your situation). The role would be working specifically with adults - both in the disability area, as well as with older people.

Details of the role

• Salary ranging from $90-105k plus Super – dependent on experience
• Full Time or Part time(3+ days per week)
• Permanent role
• Manageable caseload with support and training
• Role would be working across Aged Care and the NDIS area
• Work closely with the rest of the Occupational Therapy team, as well as other allied health practitioners
• Support and training provided - they have two experienced Team Leaders in place who have both been with the company for many years and won awards for their work
• Hybrid role - possibility to work from home when needed

About the organisation

This organisation has been providing Allied Health services across NSW for over 40 years They take pride in their work and have a supportive work culture with training and development opportunities. You will have access to the Clinical Lead as well as your Team leader, weekly team meetings, peer supervision as well as quarterly training.

Duties

• Carry out various assessments – Functional Capacity, Home Assessments etc.
• Support NDIS participants’ inclusion and participation in the community
• Plan, deliver and evaluate Occupational Therapy services for NDIS participants which help them achieve their goals.
• Work with older people to ensure they can remain living independently in their own home
• Carry out assessments and prescribe equipment
• Provide services and supports in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Participate in regular professional development opportunities to keep up with current developments
• Fulfil administrative requirements such as data collection and note taking
• When assigned, supervise and train assistants, volunteers and students, ensuring the maintenance of professional, clinical, ethical and safety standards

Requirements

• We require you to have a university degree in Occupational Therapy and full AHPRA registration
• Driving License and car

On Offer

• A company that prides itself on a positive work culture, within a supportive team environment with other highly experienced practitioners
• Training and development opportunities
• Salary ranging from $90-105k, plus super, depending on experience
• Opportunity to earn bonuses if you wish to work additional hours

Additional information

• Full time or Part Time work available (> 3 days) - Permanent Position
• $90-105k + super and other benefits, including training & development
• Both Clinic and Community work - working with adults in particular