Occupational Therapist - Graduate

nan; Geelong; Vor Ort; AUD 75.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

New Graduate Program

Generous professional development

Weekly 1:1 supervision

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Regular social & networking events

Zusammenfassung

Step 2 Allied Health is offering a new graduate Occupational Therapist program in a supportive multidisciplinary team in Victoria. You will build your caseload with clinical supervision and help participants across the lifespan achieve their goals.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, neurodiversity-friendly care, ongoing professional development, regular supervision, and regional Geelong coverage with in-person work.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Registered with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Working With Children\'s Check
• Current Driver\'s Licence
• National Police Check

Aufgaben

• Provide evidence-based assessment and intervention to help clients achieve their goals
• Develop and implement skill development plans to support home and community independence
• Continually evaluate participant progress and modify treatment plans for quality care
• Consult with clients, families, caregivers and external stakeholders in a multidisciplinary framework
• Prescribe, order and set up required equipment
• Complete reports including assessments, funding and support recommendations
• Maintain accurate client documentation in line with policy
• Attend regular supervision and team meetings
• Provide supervision to team members as appropriate
• Support regional participants across Geelong region

Kenntnisse

Neurodiversity awareness

Evidence-based practice

Client-centred care

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Working With Children Check

Driver's Licence

National Police Check

Jobbeschreibung

About Step 2 Allied Health:

Step 2 Allied Health provide quality Allied Health, and disability support services to clients across regional Victoria and beyond. The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Counsellors, Plan Managers, Therapy Assistants and Support Workers. We engage with a variety of funding bodies and sources such as Flexible Support Packages, Support at Home, NDIS, Medicare, TAC and private paying clients. Our company values of quality, integrity and culture underpin all elements of service delivery, and operational decision making.

The Role

We are excited to offer the opportunity for upcoming graduates to join our structured new graduate program in a supportive environment. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our growing team, with the opportunity to build and shape their caseload with the support of their clinical supervisor. You will have the opportunity to support participants across the lifespan and assist them to work towards achieving their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients to achieve their goals by providing evidence-based assessment and intervention
• Provide neuroaffirming practice alongside continued development in this area
• Assess and implement appropriate skill development plans to support participants to develop independence in the home and community
• Continually evaluate participant progress and participation for effectiveness, efficiency and quality, and modify treatment plans accordingly
• Consult with clients, families, caregivers and external stakeholders to provide strategies and education through a multidisciplinary framework
• Prescribe, order and set up required equipment
• Complete report writing, including assessments, funding recommendations and support recommendations
• Maintain accurate documentation of all client-related activity in line with organisational, professional and legal requirements
• Attend regularly scheduled internal supervision, professional development and team meetings
• Contribute to a supportive team environment, providing support and/or supervision to team members as appropriate
• Supporting regional participants across the greater Geelong region

We are looking for someone who

• Strives to make a genuine impact by respecting neurodiversity and trauma-informed practices, while contributing to ongoing improvements in care
• Has a strong focus on integrity and strives to deliver quality, evidence-based care
• Embraces new opportunities and is eager to contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment
• Fosters a supportive workplace culture, where care for each other translates into the best outcomes for clients

Requirements

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Registered with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Working With Children's Check
• Current Driver's Licence
• National Police Check

Reasons to join our team!

• New graduates supported through our dedicated New Graduate Program
• Generous professional development budget
• Regular multidisciplinary new graduate catch-ups and support sessions
• Weekly 1:1 supervision
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Allied Health clinicians with diverse areas of expertise to build your skills and knowledge
• Career progression opportunities
• Support from a passionate and friendly multidisciplinary team
• Monthly multidisciplinary therapy team meetings, internal professional development and case review sessions
• Competitive salary
• Purchased leave options available
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Regular social and networking events

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person