SWAT - Occupational Therapist

1 week ago

Bunbury, Western Australia South West Allied Therapies Full time $80,000 - $110,000 per year

South West Allied Therapies

At South West Allied Therapies, we believe in challenging the status quo and thinking differently in the disability sector. Our vision is to revolutionize the way disability services are delivered by innovating with evidence-based practice. We believe that together we can do incredible things. Our strength is in our shared perspectives, knowledge, skills, resources and connectedness. SWAT is founded upon the relationships we build with each other, our clients, our community and the underlying ecomap that connects all our villages. This is our strength in our mission to create meaningful lives for our clients, our community, and ourselves.

Join the leading provider of functional Capacity Building services to people living in the South West of Western Australia, from Early Intervention to Assistive Technology and home and community-based services.

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Permanent role
  • Full-time employment
  • Salary starting at $85,169 or above depending on years of experience.
  • Transdiciplinary therapy team, located in Eaton/Bunbury, WA

A fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our innovative team while expanding your clinical expertise and building the capacity of those around you with Evidenced-based Best Practice.

THE TEAM

The SWAT work model empowers our team members to be at their best to deliver the best service to our clients and community. We work closely as a team, value open communication and help each other identify and grow our strengths.

The SWAT transdisciplinary team comprises Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, Educators, Psychologist and Allied Health Assistants. The multiple disciplines working in the transdisciplinary model allow us to make a significant targeted impact when holistically supporting our clients.

POSITION

As an Occupational Therapist within our transdisciplinary team, you will provide capacity-building support to clients in their homes and everyday environments including schools, workplaces, daycares, in our community and at our SWAT premises including our living skills house.  The clinical caseload is varied creating a fantastic opportunity to further develop expertise in working with a broad range of clinical diagnoses and support clients to improve their ability to perform everyday tasks.  We offer assistance with the prescription of assistive technology, home modifications, environmental reviews, falls prevention, early intervention, emotional regulation, and social skills just to name a few. Another focus of this position would be providing training and consultation to the transdisciplinary team members in service development and quality improvement. Experienced therapists provide leadership to newer therapists in areas relevant to their strengths and expertise.

Shape your caseload

Current opportunities to shape a role in Early Intervention, Assistive Technology, Home Mods, Mental Health, Behaviour and Regulation or a combination role to suit your interest and skillset.

SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE ROLE

  • Ability to assess, plan and implement strategies to increase participation in everyday tasks.
  • Capacity to develop, modify and evaluate therapy approaches in accordance with evidence-based practice.
  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork.
  • Demonstrated participation in professional and personal development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Current Western Australian driver's license.

Desirable

  • 3-5 years of clinical experience.
  • Previous experience working in a community setting
  • Previous experience working within the NDIS
  • Strong theoretical knowledge base and experience in the areas of disability.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high-level teaching, training and support to team and students.
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to principles of continuous quality improvement.

BENEFITS

  • Be part of our 4-day work week trial year.
  • Regular clinical and operational supervision through our Practice Education Program (PEP)
  • Growth and Well-being support through our (Train, Harness, Review, Invest, Value & Evolve) THRiVE Mentoring program.
  • Allocation to Support Squad that will help you navigate working on the team.
  • Inbuilt 156 Professional Development Hours (approximately 20 days annually).
  • Additional 5 days of Study Leave Annually and PD allowance. In the first year, we pay for your Key Worker training ($450) or equivalent and you have an additional $300. In your second year, you will get another $750. This increases in your 3rd year with us and beyond.
  • An opportunity to learn how and be supported in carrying out Quality Improvement initiatives and collaborate with community organisations.
  • IT systems and computers in the workplace.
  • Fleet vehicles, mobile and access to an incredible Operations Team.

ENQUIRIES: Terri Earl on or 

SWAT is registered for sponsorship of 482 and 492 visa holders.

South West Allied Therapies is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Website:

We also have opportunities available for Speech Pathologists and Psychologists

NOTE: Employment is under M.K Benjamin & R.S Wright t/a South West Allied Therapies.

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