Occupational Therapist Part-Time

Kinnect; Newcastle; Hybrid; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team in Newcastle. This part-time role offers a chance to utilize your clinical skills in diverse, occupation-centered work, including ADL and workplace assessments. With flexible hours and the ability to work from home, you will engage in a variety of tasks that promote health and safety in the workplace. The company values growth and development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and a vibrant work culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentives

Flexible working arrangements

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Discounted health insurance

Salary sacrificing

Extra annual leave options

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessing workers with injuries to facilitate their return to work.
• Conducting workplace assessments and developing rehabilitation plans.
• Managing complex injury cases and liaising with medical professionals.

Skills

Body Mechanics

Early Intervention

Acute Care

Communication Skills

HIPAA

Autism Experience

Computer Literacy

Pediatrics Experience

Home Care

Heavy Lifting

Patient Service Experience

Medicare

Education

Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA

Job description

Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist

Be part of a supportive and dynamic team culture. Enjoy flexible hours, including work from home options and part-time work at 0.8 FTE. Work at our brand new clinic located on Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle.

What sets this role apart is the opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in diverse, occupation-centered work, including ADL and Workplace Assessments. No two days are the same.

Let the journey begin

We are seeking a highly skilled and empathetic Occupational Therapist to join our high-performing team at our Newcastle office on a part-time basis (0.8 FTE).

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing workers with physical and psychological injuries to determine the best way to facilitate their return to work.
• Conducting workplace assessments to identify physical and psychological demands and developing tailored rehabilitation plans for sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
• Providing clinical opinions and justifications through report writing.
• Completing Activities of Daily Living Assessments, coordinating services, and prescribing equipment.
• Managing complex injury cases and liaising with medical professionals to support recovery and return to work.

This role involves collaboration with and oversight of other practitioners, with responsibilities including injury prevention services such as:

• Pre-Employment Assessments, including drug & alcohol testing, audiology, spirometry, vision, and functional testing.
• Utilizing a detailed Job Dictionary to understand job demands and assess client suitability for return to work.
• Providing interactive manual handling training and stretching/warm-up programs.
• Conducting ergonomic assessments in workplace, home, and vehicle settings.

About KINNECT

Established in 1996, KINNECT is an Australian-owned company dedicated to Occupational Health and Workplace Rehabilitation services. We aim to create healthy, safe, and productive workplaces, guided by our core values of creating sustainable value and supporting happy, highly skilled people.

Benefits of joining KINNECT include:

• Growth and Development Opportunities: Access to continuous learning, including an Emerging Leaders Program.
• Perks: Competitive salary and incentives, flexible working arrangements, birthday leave, paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, salary sacrificing, and extra annual leave options.
• Dynamic Work Culture: An open and vibrant environment where ideas are valued and contributions recognized.
• Variety and Challenge: The role offers diverse challenges and opportunities to apply your expertise in innovative ways.

What you will bring to the role:

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A proactive work ethic and positive attitude.
• A flexible and proactive approach.

Ready to Apply?

If this opportunity resonates with you, don't hesitate to apply now! For further details, contact us at [contact information].

Key Skills:

Body Mechanics, Early Intervention, Acute Care, Communication Skills, HIPAA, Autism Experience, Computer Literacy, Pediatrics Experience, Home Care, Heavy Lifting, Patient Service Experience, Medicare