This is a wonderful opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to take a substantial leap in both their clinical career and earnings. Join a service that is dedicated to closing the therapy gap and provide life changing therapy and equipment prescription to those in need of services. You will be provided with free accommodation for the entirety of your employment.

Join an expert team with a strong Queensland Occupational Therapy and Equipment background

Exceptional pay: $120K Base + Super + Paid Accommodation + More!

Exciting position that will see you handle a diverse caseload with the potential for outreach projects and more!

Be supported as you both pioneer into Mt Isa therapy provision and expand your clinical skill set with My Aged Care and NDIS clients.

This employer is dedicated to making a difference to the lives of clients and aims to focus of reducing client plan spend to maximize their access to services .

Appreciative, staff-focused employer who values both you the person and you the therapist.

Relocate to this up-beat, rural town and be met with an outstanding salary, paid accommodation and of the supports to see you excel in your new rural generalist position. As you expand your skillset, you will see yourself step-up into a well-rounded therapist and a part of the local community. This service dedicated to assisting both the elderly population and disabled clients through promoting client independence. Provide life changing therapy, assessments, and equipment prescription. You will receive immense support from the Director and other Senior Therapists as you pioneer into Mt Isa service provision.

The role:

• Undertake assessments – assessment of daily living capabilities and provide intervention with a focus on evidence-based practice.
• Provide therapy in line with client’s Home Care packages / NDIS plan
• Prescription of equipment, assistive technologies and other therapy supports if relevant / of interest
• Liaison with families and other relevant stakeholders
• Collaboration with the wider team and Equipment specialists
• Providing treatment, guidance and education to individuals and their carers.
• Participate in outreach programs (if of interest)

Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy (with current AHPRA registration)
• A passion for facilitating and enabling meaningful outcomes for the elderly population and people with disability
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and families to ensure that therapy is fun and engaging.
• Current driver’s license and car
• Working with Children Check, National Police Check, Children’s First Aid training (or willingness to obtain these).
• Some clinical Occupational Therapy experience is essential
• Generous salary of 120K Base + Super + Free Accommodation
• Established, friendly OT and equipment team
• Immense support to allow you to flourish as an autonomous and health care professional

For further details please contact Kirstin Symmonds

All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.