Occupational Therapist
Community OT role available. Large team providing a range of therapeutic services to those presenting with a range of disabilities.
Summary about this job
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
Company: Austra Health
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: + Salary Sacrifice, Paid Holidays, CPD
Phone: +61-8-5382-3279
Fax: +61-8-7272-3265
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Detail information about job Occupational Therapist. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Work with a large team to provide specialist support to the community
- Large organisation with a focus on the provision of services under the NDIS
- Grade 2 role with 100% clinical focus and great career progression options
Occupational Therapist
Work in a varied role providing best practice clinical intervention
Work a team of Allied Health Clinicians across a wide scope of practice
Work with one of Australia most respected organisations
About the Company
The organisation are a not for profit provider of specialist disability support and have a great local and National reputation, history and set of values that are all based around providing the highest standard of care to the community they service.
The organisation has been in operation for many years and has grown to be a leader in the field. Through continuous focus on delivery of care, a strong vision and set of values, as well as strong community collaboration, their vision is to become a leader in the provision of therapy to the community of patients.
About the Job
The recent roll out of the NDIS and participant led funding has resulted in increased opportunity to the development of services and practice scope with the organisation who wish to lead the way in the provision of therapy.
Work will involve the provision of therapy to those living independently in the community. You will be responsible for the provision of highly specialist equipment and modifications to enable clients to live safely and to enable the fullest involvement in all day to day activities.
There are over 60 front line staff working in a number of allied health teams across Melbourne including a mix of educators and allied health clinicians, key workers and it’s for this reason we are seeking someone with very strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to think about health provision holistically.
Previous community health experience would be highly regarded as work in often completed off site in the homes of clients.
Day to Day Duties
Day to day duties will include:
- Working one to one with clients to provide holistic NDIS funded assessment and intervention
- Providing treatment, education and guidance to those with varying presentations
- Work with a large network of clients and local health professionals
- Create and review care and treatment plans based on individual needs
- Working to strict policy and procedures
Skills and Experience Required
- Ability to engage clients from a range of backgrounds
- At least 3 years of previous experience in the field
- Full professional registration with no practice limitations
- Eligibility to work and live in Australia
- Previous experience and understanding of the NDIS
Employment packages with the organisation are some of the best in the industry and are all designed to engage staff, promote long term careers and are structured around mutual respect and flexibility.
Salaries are flexible and as always, more information can be provided to anyone wishing to speak about the role confidentially.
To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. If you require further information, please contact Matthew Quinn on 03 9864 6001.
To view all Austra Health job opportunities visit www.austrahealth.com.au