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Join an employer of choice, supporting team members to continue their professional growth in their areas of interest while providing an inclusive, progressive, collaborative and social work environment.

The company has a team of over 35 therapists who are connected by their passion for client-centred therapy. If you are looking for a role where you feel valued and supported then look no further

The position is based out of their clinic in Wollongong with clients around the area. Both full-time and part-time will be considered with negotiable working hours on offer. Give me a call on 0468760*** to discuss this role further.

What You Will Be Doing

• You will be managing an adult mental health caseload providing evidence-based assessment and therapy
• Clients seen are within a 30-45 minute radius of the clinic location
• Clinic is based in Wollongong plus extensive Work From Home options
• The clinic boasts a range of rehab equipment including a fully kitted gym space and Virtual Reality headsets
  
  

How you will be supported

The company has an incredibly thorough induction period that lasts between 2-4 weeks depending on experience. During this time you are very closely supported by the OT Team Leader and predominantly based in the office.

The number of clients you see per day will increase slowly in line with your experience and how you are progressing. After your induction period, you receive weekly supervision with the Team Leader and the company runs monthly PD days. The team also uses a chat platform where they share learning points and discuss complex cases.

The company has a focus on supporting you in your interest area and so can help tailor caseloads and provide additional PD in line with these

Why This Role

• Feel valued with incredible salary packages ranging from $85,000 - 120,000 + super + bonuses
• Bonus incentives where you are able to earn an additional $90 per hour
• Flexibility in start and finish times plus option to manage your own schedule
• Amazing light-filled clinic to work from with amazing rehab equipment and resources
• Work collaboratively with other Occupational Therapists as well as Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists
• Social events throughout the calendar year including Christmas in July, race day plus much more
• Incredibly well-established systems and procedures to make your working life smoother and easier
• You will be joining a team full of experience enabling you to upskill in a range of different areas
• PD allowance of $1000 per year
• Feel connected to the team as therapists regularly come to the clinic to write notes and share ideas
  
  

What you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Full AHPRA registration
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence and own vehicle
• All levels of experience are encouraged to apply - you do not need previous relevant experience as this company will support you fully
  
  

Interested in this position?

Apply now or email your resume to Jem Melcher (Allied Health Division) to ***@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 760 *** to hear more about the role.

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Additional Information

• Bonus incentives where you are able to earn an additional $90 per hour
• Clients seen are within a 30-45 minute radius of the clinic location
• Clinic is based in Wollongong plus extensive Work From Home options

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