Occupational Therapist (Northern Sydney)

Nimbus Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Travel allowance

Professional development fund

Team events

Job summary

Nimbus Health in Sydney's northern suburbs is growing and seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver community-based services under funded programs such as Support at Home. You will work with clients, families and care teams to promote independence and quality of life.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, current AHPRA registration, a valid Australian driver’s license and be based in the northern Sydney area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Vaccinations up to date (COVID-19 and flu).
• Valid Australian driver’s license and regular access to a car. Located in the northern suburbs of Sydney.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services in the community to clients receiving funding.
• Utilise clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• Review current processes and update team wiki with best practice.
• Collaborate with patients' care teams and prepare educational materials.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication with care team

Patient-centered care

Documentation

Home visiting

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Driver's license

Job description

About Nimbus Health

Nimbus Health exists to empower older Australians to reclaim independence without ever leaving home. By combining best-practice allied healthcare with seamless coordination, we remove the barriers that too often stand between our clients and the care they need.

Since our founding, we've grown across Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Sydney yet our north-star remains unchanged: compassionate, accessible care that keeps people right where they belong at home. We partner closely with clients, families and home care providers to deliver evidence-based services that prioritise lasting wellbeing and quality of life.

Our Sydney is growing and we're currently seeking Occupational Therapists in the northern suburbs of Sydney to join our dynamic team and help us deliver high-quality services to our clients!

Key responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services in the community to clients receiving funding such as the Support at Home Program, Short Term Restorative Care, and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme
• Utilise clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
• Continually review our current processes with an eye for improvements, including updating our team wiki with best practice
• Work and communicate with your patient's care team, including other allied health professionals and care advisers at some of Australia's leading organisations
• Prepare training and educational materials for the organisations we work closely with

About you:

We are looking for candidates that genuinely care for our clients and want to make each and every experience memorable!

• Bachelor Degree of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Evidence of COVID-19 and flu vaccination
• A valid Australian driver's license
• Regular access to a car
• A positive attitude and strong desire to make a difference
• Located in the northern suburbs of Sydney

What's in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration, including a generous travel allowance, $1,500+ per annum professional development fund and regular in-person training
• Access to our Health and Wellness Program, including discounts to gyms and health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, along with other great benefits
• Monthly Team Connect Lunch Allowance
• Induction day and regular team training, with a special emphasis on enabling collaboration and social interaction
• Work-life balance
• Working with a diverse range of clients across their lifespan and building meaningful relationships
• Open channels of communications between all levels within the organisation and autonomy
• Regular social events to get to know the wider Nimbus Health team