Occupational Therapist - Permanent

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AFFORD, Employer of Choice in disability, are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Queensland Allied Health Team.

Summary about this job

Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation

Company: AFFORD

Location: Brisbane

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-3-2347-9123

Fax: +61-8-5514-7634

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Occupational Therapist - Permanent. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Be recognised as working for an "Employer of Choice"
  • On-going investment in your professional development
  • Opportunity to join an already highly successful Allied Health Team

About the company
Afford is a recognised Employer of Choice within the disability sector, and we are celebrating our 66th year. Our extensive footprint covers lifestyle centres / accommodation / respite; Allied Health Services; Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE's;) employment services; Afford Getaways and Club Afford; supported employment and training to our client audience across the Greater Western Sydney region.

We pride ourselves on our reputation of delivering service excellence, person centred care focused on individual outcomes and the fact that we are highly respected in the disability community.

As part of our strategic growth for 2018, we have entered the Queensland market.T his key position will be focused on delivering Allied Health Services to our clients in and around the region from Surfers Paradise to Logan.

Our existing Greater Sydney Metropolitan sites spread from Windsor down to Nowra, and from Penrith to Ashfield with further expansion plans for 2018. We currently have a total staff of +-1600 employees, employed in full-time, part-time and casual capacities and we support approximately 2,500 clients daily.

Our focus has always, and will always remain on making sure our clients enjoy a high quality life, with no limitations as to what they can achieve. Our successful programs are well documented on our You Tube channel, and are a true testament to what we stand for.

About the opportunity
Due to our strategic move into Queensland, we have been building a new Allied Health Team. The Sydney based team has enjoyed unprecedented growth and success, enjoying a 300% growth in 15 months. We are now looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Queensland based team. Some of the key responsibilities in this role will include, but not be limited to

  • Provide a high level of professional judgement and knowledge within the Occupational Therapist role within the Allied Health Team.
  • Pro-actively contribute to the on-going development of professional knowledge and skills in Occupational Therapy
  • Positively contribute to quality and business improvement.
  • Be recognised and registered
  • Always work on "best practice" solutions for our clients
  • Must be willing to travel in and around Logan and surrounding suburbs
  • Any and all other tasks as requested of you from time to time by management.
  • Meet Afford's compliance requirements in relation to statutory WHS standards
  • Meet Afford's compliance requirements in relation to ISO9001 quality standards

About the candidate
This is a key appointment within a highly regarded Allied Health Team within Afford and, as such, the successful candidate will not only need to display the relevant experience and skill set, but will also need to match the selection criteria as stated below:

  • Must have current registration with the APHRA
  • Current registration with Medicare Australia
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Excellent knowledge of best practice in private occupational therapist customer service delivery
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Above average communication skills - both written and verbal
  • Ability to work autonomously in a complex environment with multiple demands and tight timelines
  • Computer literate
  • Must have a valid, QLD drivers' licence.

Why be part of AFFORD?

  • Excellent working conditions;
  • Competitive and above award pay rates and salary packaging options;
  • Career development and advancement opportunities.
  • Rewards for excellent customer service.                           

 AFFORD is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait  Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.     

In order for you to be considered for this role this position you may need to undergo a psychometric assessment, have a clear police check and a pre-placement medical assessment.

To apply, please submit your resume and covering letter to [email protected]. Please contact Human Resources at AFFORD on (02) 8805 3700 for further details or a copy of the position description

 


 

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