Occupational Therapist - Expression Of Interest

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Nowra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Relocation support

Tax benefits

Gym membership

Extended leave

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team across multiple clinics in NSW, including Nowra and Allambie Heights. You will deliver evidence-based therapy from infancy to adulthood, applying client-centred goals and collaborative care with physiotherapists, speech pathologists and exercise physiologists.

Eligible applicants hold relevant OT qualifications, current AHPRA registration and a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• Evidence of current AHPRA registration.
• A current driver's license and your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop clients' fine motor skills.
• Give tips for dressing and eating.
• Help clients access aids and equipment for home, school and work.
• Support participation in recreation and leisure activities.
• Provide advice on home changes like ramps and rails.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Location

Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia

Occupational Therapist - Expression of Interest

Our clinics are located in:

• Prairiewood
• Roselands
• Kingswood
• Wollongong
• Nowra
• Tuggerah
• Croudace Bay
• Erina
• Beresfield
• Port Macquarie
• Dubbo
• Orange
• Alstonville
• Canberra
• Ryde
• Allambie Heights

As an occupational therapist at Cerebral Palsy Alliance you will provide therapy to clients cerebral palsy and similar disabilities, from early intervention with infants, through to adult clients. You may be providing services in one-on-one or group sessions, built on a foundation of evidence based research and tailored to your client's goals. Working with a team alongside physiotherapists, speech pathologists and exercise physiologists to provide complete and coordinated care; your day to day work with clients will be aimed at maximising their independance and may include:

• Developing their fine motor skills
• Giving tips for everyday activities like dressing and eating
• Heling clients access the aids and equipment for home, school and work that will work best for them
• Supporting clients to participate in recreation and leisure activities
• Providing advice on home changes, like ramps and rails

What makes CPA special?

• Professional Development: We are aproviding you witha detailed learning journeyand1:1guidance froma clinical educatorthroughout your career.
• Teamwork: You will join aclose-knit and experienced multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to shape the care provided to clients
• A rewarding caseload:working with diverse clients and complex disability can be challenging, but also incredibly rewarding as you willhave a direct positive impactinyourclientslives and their independence.
• Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provideevidence-basedintervention focused on achieving the client's goals
• Career Growth:A diverse range of career pathways are possible for you includingresearch, clinical governance,specialisationand management opportunities
• Flexibility: You will work in both the clinic and community with options for part time, full time, compressed hours or negotiated start/finish times that work for you.

What We Offer?

• Salary:Clinical salaries are graded with an approximate range of $80-140kincl super. Thisamountincludestax freepackaging; For more information on this please discuss with our recruitment team.

• Investment in YOU:receiveprofessional developmentopportunities valuedup to $20,000in your first year and $10,000eachyear after that.

• Relocation allowance:Ifyou'removing for thisrolewe offer a relocation allowance ofup to$5,000, T&Cs apply

• Tax Benefits:nreduceyour taxable incomethroughfurther optional salary packaging, putting $2,650 towards themeals andentertainmentbenefit.

• Discounted Gym Membership:Access to a Fitness Passport membership for you and your family

• A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3additionaldays of annual leave,12 weeks of paid parental leave,2 weeks of paid partner leave, compassionate leave, and options foradditionalpre-paid leave.

To be eligible you will need:

• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy

• Evidence of current AHPRA registration.

• A current driver's licenseand your own vehicle

Our Values:

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity andequitableopportunities, fostering an inclusive culture across the organisation for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and TorresStraightIslander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are passionate, respectful, ethical,curiousand courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.

Ready to Join Us?

We are committed tosupportinginclusivityfor anyone with diverse needs and lived experience. If there is anythingyou'dlike us to know about your health, abilities, or personal needs so we can help you work safely and comfortably in this role please let us knowso we can discusspossible workplaceadjustments.

More information aboutworking for CPA:

For the safety of our staff and clientswe haveassessed this role as requiring a medium level of physical functionality, more details can be found.

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