Occupational Therapist

Company Description

Welcome to Ability Action Australia

We are a national therapy services provider. Every day and in many ways, we are here to help NDIS participants – children, adolescents and adults (0-65 years) – get more out of life today Help us make a difference to improve their quality of life.

We are open to discussions with Occupational Therapists with all levels of experience that enjoy the flexibility of working in the community.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will empower and advocate for participants who have a physical disability, a psychosocial disability or mental health concerns. While utilising a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed perspective, you will:

• Independently assess complex participants' emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental and physical level of function.
• Use clinical observations and standardised assessments and interpret findings to formulate treatment goals.
• Participate in training and receive formal 1:1 supervision.
• Engage in monthly peer group supervision with the Sydney team.
• Collaborate with the wider AAA Australia team of OTs, Physios, EPs, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and BSPs.

As you support many, we support you

We offer:

• A clinical caseload that you are passionate about and fills your cup Whether you're a paediatric OT, an adult OT, or like a mix of both – we make sure your caseload fits both your individual learning goals and passion areas.
• Creative solutions to making work fit into your home life, and not the other way around.
• The exploration and navigation of complex situations via 1:1 supervision curated to your learning style.
• Engaging and relevant professional development and clinical support through local and national journal clubs, in-services, and group supervisions.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your clinical and professional skills.
• Career planning and development: We care about your career goals and can offer unlimited leadership and career growth options through Ability Action Australia and our parent company, MedHealth.
• Multiple ways of acknowledging how hard you work each and every day, in a way that makes you feel valued and meets your needs. This could be in the form of incentive programs with attractive financial bonuses or time away from work to spend with your loved ones
• Plus all of the essentials such as EAP, fitness passport and 12 weeks paternity leave.

• Ultimate flexibility - Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community & clinic.
• Excellent remuneration – Generous base salary + car allowance + laptop + phone + CPD + bonuses + Reward and Recognition Program.
• Salary packaging - includes novated leasing and self-education expenses.
• Career progression – Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities with Ability Action Australia and our parent company MedHealth.
• Passionate and uplifting culture – You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding supports to participants.

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
• The ability to work autonomously while linking in with a larger multi-disciplinary team.
• Looking for a fun, collaborative and supportive work environment

Click on the Apply button OR call Benita Kempton on 0476795843 or email via bkempton@medhealth.com.au.

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You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disabilities including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.