Occupational Therapist

What's on offer?

Enjoy a generous salary to fund a life you deserve

• Casual position
• $110 per billable hour + superannuation + km reimbursement (0.96 cents per km)
• $1200 annual Professional Development budget
• Commencing at 2-3 days per week (with the possibility of building to 5 days per week if desired).
• No KPIs - Flexible work arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Monthly to fortnightly supervision available external and internal for clinical guidance and ongoing support.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Phone provided
• Fun and supportive multidisciplinary team
• You choose which days and hours you work
• Fully supported with an admin team
• IT support team
• Reporting templates provided
• Social catchups with our Occupational Therapists – regular OT team bonding and celebrations of each other's life events.
• Manageable caseloads- take on as much work as desired.
• Access to purchased clinical resources and assessments
• Minimum 1 year experience working in the NDIS field

Calling all community OTs – this is the job you have been looking for

We are a dynamic, community-based practice offering a range of services, including in-home visits, school visits, appointments at the Cloverdale community centre, and telehealth support. We are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapists for ongoing casual employment. We service the Geelong region, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf-Coast Peninsula.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a fast-growing organisation dedicated to delivering holistic care to help individuals achieve meaningful outcomes and reach their full potential. Our team currently consists of Psychologists, Support Workers, Support Coordinators and a growing Occupational Therapy team We have the opportunity to work from home, have access to a private room at the Cloverdale Community Centre and another facility in North Geelong.

Take control of your caseload easily through our online system for your clinical notes and reports in the comfort of your own space. Email account provided.

We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join our Geelong-based team. Applicants should have experience working with adults and adolescents with psychosocial and physical disabilities, including Mental Health, Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities (plus many more).

As part of the team, you will primarily work with NDIS participants, between 7 years to 65. If you are not confident with working with young adults, that is not a problem as you can ask not to be given that age group.

If you're passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and can work independently, we would love to hear from you

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• You are an empathetic and friendly individual with a sense of humour and a positive outlook
• Transparent and non-judgmental
• Have a love for helping others and making a difference
• Minimum 1 year experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the NDIS field
• Valid Australian Driver's License (with full comprehensive insurance)
• Reliable Car
• Hold an Occupational Therapy degree and Valid AHPRA Registration
• Current Police Check
• NDIS workers screening
• No ABN required
• Cleared Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Experience in using evidence-based assessments to complete comprehensive functional assessments
• Strong communication skills
• Provide your own Laptop with reliable internet connection
• Ability to build rapport with our participants

What you'll be doing

• Assessing NDIS participants and determining their functional capacity and skill level through a range of clinical observations and standardised assessments.
• Manage your own calendar.
• Collaborate with participants, families, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.
• Monitor participant progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain detailed participant records and documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure optimal participant outcomes.
• Construct reports and letters for our NDIS participants (for example, Functional Capacity Assessment report, Plan Review report, Assistive Technology reports, Supported Independent Living reports).

For any additional information regarding the role, please email our Occupational Therapist on .community

Looking forward to hearing from you

Job Types: Casual, Contract

Pay: $110.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Work from home

Experience:

• Occupational therapy: 1 year (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check (Required)
• AHPRA registration (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Corio, VIC 3214