Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – $90 per hour* - Perth based with Outreach opportunities to regional WA and the NT

Change is Happening - Take control of your financial, and clinical, future, within a stable, values-based team.

We support independent contractors with:

- 50% of billings direct to you (NDIS rates vary for clinical service and travel; includes Superannuation) *NDIS rates vary between travel and clinical service, and for different service offerings. Percentage of billings varies according to chargeable rates for services delivered

• Compassionate and efficient Scheduling and Support Officers

• Support for Outreach bookings, travel, and logistics

• Robust clinical management system (Lumary AH)

• State of the art clinical / offices in Subiaco

• Clinical support from our Paediatricians, Clinical Psychology, Exercise Physiology, and Speech Pathology Teams

• Total flexibility of how, when, and where you work (as long as you come in on Thursdays for coffee and collaboration)

At Patches we assess our performance against the number of client goals we assist in achieving. Every day we work to help disadvantaged youngsters, adults, and their families from varied backgrounds to better understand their conditions and work with them to develop goals and plans designed to enhance their quality of life and overall enjoyment. More recently, we have been expanding our practice to include older Australians, helping to improve their quality of life.

This range of practice opportunity will provide you with a diverse and rewarding client-base. The development and implementation of individualised care and treatment plans will be a meaningful and integral part of the job.

The Patches Team are looking for driven, talented and really good fun, Occupational Therapists, experienced and comfortable with both Functional Capacity Assessments and the development and ongoing delivery of client focused care and treatment plans.

We offer a competitive Independent Contractor arrangement, but that is just the beginning, we really want to understand what makes a great workplace for you and at Patches we pride ourselves on the ability to be flexible with staff while continuing to focus on Client goals. So let us know what you are looking for and together we can design an opportunity that is balanced and works for all involved.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Conduct assessments to determine clients' needs and develop care and treatment plans

• Work with clients to develop goals and objectives for therapy – and CELEBRATE the wins with them

• Implement therapeutic activities and exercises to help clients achieve their goals

• Monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

• Work closely with clients and their families to assist them in maximising the benefits of assistive technology and techniques to improve daily living skills

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure clients receive comprehensive care

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clients' progress and treatment plans

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

• Current AHPRA registration

• Current state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist

• Experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds (ideal, but special interests or specialty skills are welcome)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently AND as part of a team

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

We are looking forward to hearing from you, so please send us a letter introducing yourself and why you would be a great fit to our expanding business, include a copy of your resume and we will be in touch. We are excited to hear from you and understand what you will contribute to our skilled and diverse team of clinicians and support staff.