Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

$89,250 – $117,000 p/a (Incl. of Super + Travel)

Occupational Therapist - Early Career and Experienced

About BePositive

BePositive is a boutique allied health service provider, offering expert knowledge and experience within the NDIS and rehabilitation arenas. The leaders at BePositive want to share their years of knowledge, educating employees so that they may deliver high-quality services, improve the future of clients and enable them to live their best lives. BePositive provide assessment and therapy services across Victoria, and Tasmania (Launceston).

BePositive has exciting opportunities for an experienced OT or an OT Graduate.

BePositive provides a bespoke graduate program, where you will receive training and supervision tailored to your needs from experienced supervisors. Our program includes regular supervision, the opportunity to observe senior therapists, receive in person supervision with your clients and an extensive professional development program. 

BePositive also has positions available for OT’s and OT Graduates across Melbourne and Launceston and welcomes applications from OT’s in any of these locations or anyone wishing to relocate. 

For a confidential discussion and to learn more about the role contact

As an Occupational Therapist at BePositive Therapy you will work with clients in their homes or other community environments.

Your duties will include:

• Conducting assessments, including functional capacity review, assistive technology, home modification and housing assessments.
• Report writing and case noting.
• Designing and implementing therapy plans to assist clients to reach their goals.
• You will be an integral part of a team and supported to provide services through regular and specialised clinical supervision and team case conferences.
• The role is truly flexible and provides the opportunity to work from home. 
• You will be provided with mobile phone and computer.

Skills and Experience

• Current AHPRA registration
• Strong evidence of well-developed communication skills
•  An ability to work autonomously
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills
• A desire to learn and commit to regular continuing professional development
•  A commitment to engagement in quality improvement activities
• Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

(You will receive a Travel Allowance on top of your base salary)

Desired (but certainly not essential )

• Knowledge of the NDIS
• Experience working in the NDIS
• Home Modifications Experience
• Work within an experienced team - we want our experience to become your knowledge
• Receive regular supervision from expert practitioners
• Opportunity for Professional Development both through our extensive internal in-service program, journal club and external PD opportunities
• Opportunity to progress your career within the organisation
• Work for a team that values your growth as a therapist
• Work for an organisation that values client outcomes
• Flexibility to work from home while still closely connected to your team
• You will be remunerated with an above-award salary package.
• Discounted corporate health insurance.
• Novated leasing available 
• Phone and laptop provided.

Our Culture

BePositive continues to grow, however, is steadfast in a responsibility to ensure a strong focus on building a reliable and high-quality service. We strive to build a team where every member is valued and supported, and love what they do every day.

BePositive is a flexible and inclusive employer, respecting and supporting workforce diversity. We strongly maintain equal opportunity and encourage applicants from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community and people with a disability.

Contact

For a confidential discussion contact Leigh Alley, Operations Manager on 03 9112 5982

Your application will include the following questions:

Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as an occupational therapist?

Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?

Do you own or have regular access to a car?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

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