As part of this growth, our multidisciplinary team providing supports to NDIS participants living in and around the Strathfield area would welcome a Occupational Therapist who enjoys Paediatrics & is looking to make a difference in their local community.
What's in it for you?
- Benefits – Professional Development allowance, staff referral scheme, Fitness Passport… just to name a few
- Flexibility – You can select the hours and days - full-time or part-time - which work best for your life
- Excellent remuneration – Industry leading salary + kilometre reimbursement + laptop + smartphone + Performance with Purpose Reward and Recognition Program + salary packaging options
- Work-life balance – Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community plus the support of office and clinic hours
- Career progression – Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities with Ability Action Australia and our parent company MedHealth
- Passionate and uplifting culture – You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding service to our NDIS participants
On a daily basis you will be:
- Managing an allocated paediatric caseload and completing therapeutic services in a timely manner
- Assessing participants emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental and physical level of function and capacity through clinical observations and standardised assessments
- Interpreting findings to formulate treatment goals unique to each participant
- Providing therapeutic interventions that are evidence-based and help participants get more out of life
- Providing support and advice on adaptations to the environment including home, school, work and residential facilities
- Recommending the provision of Assistive Technology to assist participants with their functional limitations and to promote independence
- Maintaining awareness of current legislation to ensure compliance
