Senior Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Port Macquarie - Australia
Monthly Salary:
$ 80 - 140
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location
Port Macquarie NSW AustraliaOccupational Therapist
Full time hours senior experiencepreferred
All applications will be considered
Join our Dynamic team inPort Macquarie:
As part of our team in PortMacquarieyou have the opportunity to learn and grow within a multidisciplinary team alongside 9 therapists. OurSpeechies Physios and OTs have a mindset of continuous improvement and community engagement and our self-identified team valuesare:Kind supportivetrustingand agile.
Our caseload at Port Macquarie isvery diversewith about 75% clients with CP and 25% other disabilities (ASD GDDetc) witha fairly evenspread ofpaediatricand adult clients. Working in a regional area provides opportunity for rapid career development; therapists will have the opportunity to work with a huge breadth of diagnoses ages and disability types as well as custommouldedseating high-tech AAC early intervention and complex mealtime management.
The clinic is exceptionally well-resourced with 4 specialist treatment rooms Pool cars ceiling hoists eye-gaze technology magic carpethuge selectionof toys full switch kit (environmental access) wheelchair scale etc. Whilstthe majority ofyour clients will be seen in the clinic (about 75%) we also visit some clients in their homes or community settings. We work on a regional outreach model meaning we service large community hubs in clustered blocks. The frequency of our visits varies but we will service clients across Port Macquarie/WauchopeTaree Forster Kempsey and Coffs Harbour.
Port Macquarie is a major regionalhubyou can get theflavourof a rural environment whilst still having with access to all necessary resources lower property costs compared to other coastal towns and almost no traffic/commute challenges.
What makes CPA special
Professional Development:we are aregistered training organisationproviding you witha detailed learning journeyand1:1guidance froma clinical educatorthroughout your career.
Teamwork:join anexperienced multidisciplinary teamincluding SP OT PT and EPworking collaboratively to providecareto clients
A Rewarding Caseload:workingwith diverse clients and complex disability can be incredibly rewarding witha direct positive impactonclientsdaily experience andindependence.
Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provideevidence-basedintervention focused on achieving the clients goals
Career Growth:adiverse range of career pathways are possible for you includingresearch clinical governancespecialisationand management opportunities
Flexibility:you will work in both the clinic and community with options for part time full time compressed hours or negotiated start/finish times that work for you.
What We Offer
Salary:clinical salaries are graded with an approximate range of $80-140kincl superincludingtax freepackaging;for moreinformationplease discuss with our recruitment team.
Investment in YOU:receiveprofessional developmentopportunities valuedup to $20000in your first year and $10000eachyear after that.
Relocation allowance:ifyouremoving for thisrolewe offer anallowance ofup to$5000 T&Cs apply
Tax Benefits:reduceyour taxable incomefurtherwithanoptional $2650 throughthemeals andentertainmentbenefit.
Discounted Gym Membership:access to Fitness Passport membership for you and your family
A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3additionaldays of leave12 weeks of parental leave2 weeks of partner leave compassionate leave and options foradditionalpre-paid leave.
Eligibility Criteria:
Relevant qualifications inOccupational Therapy
Evidence of currentAHPRAregistration.
A current drivers licenseand your own vehicle
Our Values:
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity andequitableopportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience Aboriginal and TorresStraightIslander people culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA community.
We are passionate respectful ethicalcuriousand courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.
Ready to Join Us
We are committed tosupportinginclusivityfor anyone with diverse needs and lived experience.Workplaceadjustments canbe discussedtocreate asafeandcomfortableworkplace that supportsyourhealth abilitiesandpersonal needs.
More information aboutworking for CPA:
For the safety of staff and clientswe haveassessedthatthis rolerequiresa medium level of physical functionality more details can be foundhere.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds andadvocates fortherightsof clients we areachild safeorganisation and all workersmustadhere to theNDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
CPA is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for CP services and support, research, technology and innovation, and advocacy.or CP services and support, research, technology and innovation, and advocacy.
