Occupational Therapist - Toowoomba, Australia - Northcott

Description

• We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative team inToowoombaand the wider therapy teams across QLD, NSW & the ACT.
• Base salary + salary packaging + super.
• 9 day fortnight or other flexible work options.
• 5 weeks annual leave each year.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave (in addition to Government paid leave).
• Laptop & iPhone all provided.
• Fleet vehicles for school, home and community visits.
• Purpose built multi-disciplinary therapy centres.
• 10 days professional development leave each year + $1,000 external PD allowance per year.
• Clinical supervision program.
• No late nights or weekends.
• Career growth opportunities - Discipline Lead, Clinical Educator, Team Lead.
• Dedicated administration support.

About us

Northcott provides support to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, physical disability, autism and global developmental delay.

Assessments and therapy are conducted in a family centred way to enable the customer to live as independently as possible at home, in education or work and in the community.

We provide timely and evidence based therapy and clinical support to people with a disability, their families and support networks by providing information, support, training and advice within a capacity building approach.

Find out more about Occupational Therapy at Northcotthere .

Here's what some of the team have told us:

• "I enjoy working in such a supportive team, and I like that we can do joint sessions because I learn so much from everyone else."
• "As a new Mum coming back from maternity leave, you were accommodating and flexible with hours."
• "I like the supervision here, my supervisor is supportive. I like the range of clients we see."
• "The team is extremely friendly and supportive and there is a great work-life balance."
• "We have a diverse caseload which is great."

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and professional registration with AHPRA.
• Experience delivering evidence based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent and/or adult caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient and effective manner.
• An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee for service model is desired.
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.
• Be computer literate and familiar with using customer record systems.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or willingness to obtain one.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Access to use of own vehicle, if pool car not available (KM reimbursement available).

Let's have a conversation today

This is a full time opportunity, however we are open to part time for the right candidate. We are known for our family-friendly, flexible approach. Let's talk

Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at .