09 Sep
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance
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Port Macquarie
09 Sep
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Port Macquarie
Location Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia Occupational Therapist Full time hours, senior experiencepreferred All applications will be considered Join our Dynamic team in Port Macquarie: As part of our team in PortMacquarieyou have the chance to learn and grow within a multidisciplinary team alongside 9 therapists.
OurSpeechies, Physios and OTs have a mindset of continuous improvement and community engagement, and our self-identified team valuesare:Kind, supportive,trustingand agile.
Our caseload at Port Macquarie isvery diversewith about 75% clients with CP+ and 25% other disabilities (ASD, GDDetc) witha fairly evenspread ofpaediatricand adult clients.
Working in a regional area provides opportunity for rapid career development; therapists will have the opportunity to work with a huge breadth of diagnoses, ages, and disability types, as well as custommouldedseating, high-tech AAC, early intervention and complex mealtime management.
The clinic is exceptionally well-resourced with 4 specialist treatment rooms, Pool cars, ceiling hoists, eye-gaze technology, magic carpet,huge selectionof toys, full switch kit (environmental access), wheelchair scale etc.
Whilstthe majority ofyour clients will be seen in the clinic (about 75%) we also visit some clients in their homes or community settings.
We work on a 'regional outreach' model, meaning we service large community hubs in clustered blocks.
The frequency of our visits varies, but we will service clients across Port Macquarie/Wauchope,Taree, Forster, Kempsey, and Coffs Harbour.
Port Macquarie is a major regionalhub,you can get theflavourof a rural environment whilst still having with access to all necessary resources, lower property costs compared to other coastal towns, and almost no traffic/commute challenges.
What makes CPA special?
Professional Development:we are aproviding you witha detailed learning journeyand1:1guidance froma clinical educatorthroughout your career.
Teamwork:join anexperienced multidisciplinary team,including SP, OT, PT and EP,working collaboratively to providecareto clients A Rewarding Caseload:workingwith diverse clients and complex disability can be incredibly rewarding, witha direct positive impactonclients'daily experience andindependence.
Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provideevidence-basedintervention focused on achieving the client's goals Career Growth:adiverse 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 $******kincl superincludingtax freepackaging;for moreinformation,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 thisrole,we offer anallowance ofup to$5,000, T
📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Cerebral Palsy Alliance
📍 Port Macquarie