Occupational Therapist - Community-Based - Mix/Adult/Paed Caseloads

Healthcarelink Support; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shadowing opportunities

Above Award Salary

Professional development

Career advancement

Company-provided devices

Flexible hours

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support in Adelaide seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our community-based team. Choose from a mix of caseloads (adult and paediatric) with new graduates or limited registration welcome.

Most therapies occur in clients' homes or at our Prospect practice, offering a supportive, balanced environment. We provide salary between $80K–$120K + super, travel allowance, and CPD allowance of $1500 per year for full-time (pro rata for part-time).

Qualifications

• Interest in working with people living with disabilities using family-centred approaches.
• NDIS experience is desirable.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Current driver's license and WWCC are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide interventions for children and adults with disabilities.
• Work within the NDIS to maximise function, capacity and social engagement.
• Assist clients with assistive technology assessment, recommendations and applications.
• Timely documentation and report writing.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Autonomy

Teamwork

NDIS experience

Driver's license

WWCC

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist - Community-Based - Mix/Adult/Paed Caseloads to choose from - New Grad/Limited Registration is welcome!
Salary: $80K to 120K per annum + super + travel allowance + CPD allowance of $1500 per year for FTE (pro rata)
Work Hours: FT / PT positions available, 9 am to 5 pm (flexible we have a work-life balance policy so can work form home)
Location: Adelaide, South Australia

About us

Our Client is expanding, and we are seeking FT/PT OTs to join the energetic and fun-loving team with flexibility in commencement dates. Join a supportive team environment focused on training and development. Once on board, they will guarantee you will receive support to consolidate your skills and become a confident therapist working in the private sector. Most of your therapeutic interventions will be provided in the client's home or at the practice in Prospect. They provide a flexible work environment that allows for a good work-life balance.

Your duties will include but not be limited to;

• Assessing and providing interventions for children & adults living with a range of disabilities
• Working within the NDIS to maximise clients level of function, capacity & social engagement
• Assisting clients with assistive technology assessment, recommendations and applications (in relevant fields)
• Timely documentation & report writing
• Managing a varied caseload
• Meeting company professional expectations (e.g. meeting billables & effective client management)
• Attending meetings, supervision & personal development (as required )
• Building relationships with key stakeholders, including therapists, clients, & referral sources
• Working across leading software platforms & online tools

Position criteria

• Interest in working with people living with disabilities using holistic family-centred approaches
• Experience (desirable but not essential) working within the NDIS system
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
• Work both independently and within a team
• Able to work flexibly (and have fun along the way!)
• A desire to provide community/school assessments and interventions.
• Capable of building long-term relationships with clients.
• Passionate about quality service delivery and inspiring clients to lead meaningful lives.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously where required, with exceptional skills working within a team.
• Highly organised and efficient
• Current driver's license
• Current Police Check and current Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Benefits and perks offered include:

• Shadowing opportunities working alongside other clinicians
• Above Award Salary
• Internal and external opportunities for professional development (permanent employees)
• Career advancement opportunities (permanent employees)
• Provided with a work car laptop, work phone and tablet
• Flexibility and great work-life balance