Occupational Therapist - Full Time/Part Time

Northern Territory PHN; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Report-writing training

Administrative support

Company vehicle for visits

Laptop and iPhone

4 weeks annual leave

Travel organised by the practice

Job summary

Northern Territory PHN seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to support children and adults with disability in a well-resourced, modern practice in Darwin. You will assess, recommend and implement assistive technology, environmental modifications and participation-focused interventions, collaborating with families, schools and GPs.

The role offers mentoring, report-writing training, admin support and flexible hours including an earlier Friday finish.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration.
• Post-graduate clinical experience and independence.
• Experience supporting people living with disability.
• Strong assessment, report-writing and communication skills.
• Person-centred and family-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of the NDIS.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Experience in functional capacity assessments, assistive technology, environmental modifications, NDIS reporting, paediatrics, rural/remote practice or working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional capacity assessments and develop evidence-informed recommendations.
• Prescribe assistive technology and equipment.
• Support home and environmental modifications.
• Deliver capacity-building and participation-focused interventions.
• Collaborate with clients, families, schools, support coordinators, GPs and other health professionals; include community, home and outreach work.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Report-writing

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Independent worker

NDIS knowledge

Driver’s license

Paediatrics knowledge

Education

Occupational Therapy degree (AHPRA)

Job description

• $90,000–$115,000 + Super, depending on experience
• Full-time or part-time with flexible hours and the opportunity for an earlier Friday finish
• Strong clinical support including mentoring, report-writing training, templates and admin assistance

About the role:

We’re looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a well-resourced, modern practice supporting children and adults living with disability.

This role offers the opportunity to complete functional capacity assessments, develop evidence-informed recommendations, prescribe assistive technology and equipment, support home and environmental modifications, and deliver capacity-building and participation-focused interventions.

You’ll work closely with clients, families, schools, support coordinators, GPs, medical teams and other allied health professionals, with opportunities for community, home and outreach work.

About you

You’ll bring:

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current AHPRA registration
• Post-graduate clinical experience and the ability to work with appropriate independence
• Experience supporting people living with disability
• Strong clinical assessment, report-writing and communication skills
• A person-centred and family-centred approach
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A willingness to develop your knowledge of the NDIS, if you’re not already experienced in this area
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Experience in functional capacity assessments, assistive technology, environmental modifications, NDIS reporting, paediatrics, rural/remote practice or working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients will be highly regarded.

What’s on offer:

• Regular local and interstate OT mentoring
• Plain-English report-writing training and individual report support
• Pre-populated templates and systems to reduce administration
• Access to Grammarly and other clinical/admin tools
• Work iPhone and laptop
• Company vehicle for approved home and community visits
• Work-related travel organised by the practice
• Administrative and allied health assistant support
• Modern, purpose-built clinic with excellent clinical resources
• 4 weeks annual leave plus additional paid business days during the Christmas–New Year shutdown
• Established relationships with rehabilitation providers, AT suppliers, allied health professionals, GPs, hospitals and visiting specialists

This is an experienced clinician position and is not suitable for new graduates.