26 Oct
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HealthcareLink
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Sydney
26 Oct
HealthcareLink
Sydney
- Occupational Therapist - Community role- Graduates welcome
- Sydney
Flexibility, support, growth – delivered daily. New grads welcome.
Type: Full-time or part time
Location: Western Suburbs
Relocation: Available (interstate & international)
A highly respected, family-operated National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service provider, with a distinguished history spanning decades in the disability sector, is seeking a compassionate and evidence-based Occupational Therapist. The organization is driven by a strong commitment to enhancing clients’ independence and overall quality of life. The role is integral to a growing multidisciplinary team and involves delivering services through a flexible combination of community outreach, telehealth, and centre-based care. This is a highly mobile position, granting the therapist flexibility to work remotely or from established clinical hubs when not actively engaging with clients.
- About the Role
The Occupational Therapist (OT) operates within a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based services via a blend of community, telehealth, and centre-based care. This is a mobile role that offers flexibility, allowing the clinician to work from home or one of the organization's hubs when not engaged with clients.
- Key Responsibilities
The primary duties of the Occupational Therapist include:
- Assessing and treating clients across diverse needs, encompassing both paediatrics and adults.
- Supporting clients in achieving their NDIS goals and functional outcomes.
- Conducting Assistive Technology (AT) assessments and providing appropriate recommendations.
- Writing clear and timely reports on client progress and interventions.
- Managing a varied caseload and meeting established clinical targets.
- Collaborating with clients' families, referrers, and other key stakeholders.
- Actively participating in regular supervision and professional development activities.
- New Graduate Program
The organization provides a 12-month new graduate program designed to ensure a seamless and supportive transition into clinical practice. The program includes:
- A comprehensive induction week.
- Weekly 1:1 supervision sessions.
- Dedicated shadowing opportunities.
- Core skills training and internal professional development (PD).
- Fortnightly group mentoring.
- Regular mental health check-ins.
- Access to support from multidisciplinary senior clinicians.
- Requirements
Candidates are required to possess the following:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current AHPRA registration.
- Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), NDIS Worker Screening, and a Police Check.
- A current Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
- Benefits: Why Join?
The employer believes that supported clinicians perform their best work and offers a range of benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements, allowing work from the community, schools, clinical hubs, or from home (WFH).
- KPI and loyalty bonuses.
- Defined career progression pathways.
- A professional development allowance and paid study leave.
- Provision of essential tools like a laptop, phone, and toll pass.
- Unlimited snacks and drinks available in all hubs.
- National mobility options, allowing relocation anywhere in Australia.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounted private health insurance.
- Regular social events, guest speakers, and team-building days.
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