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Flexible Opportunity - Permanent Part Time
Salary packaging options that can increase your take-home pay
Spinal Life Australia is a non-profit organisation that aims to support people with spinal cord damage and other physical disabilities, to live an accessible, equitable and empowered life. We have offices located across QLD and in Perth, WA. We are operating in a competitive landscape as a NDIS provider, with more than 2,200 clients and members, there has never been a better time to join Spinal Life Australia.
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work with our existing OT in the Bundaberg region.
As part of our team of highly motivated Allied Health professionals, you will work closely with people with spinal cord damage and other physical disabilities to help them achieve their goals and live the life they want to lead.
The position is open to therapists looking for a part-time position and is based in our Bundaberg office. You will be working directly with another Occupational Therapist as well as being part of a team of therapists across the state with many years experience working with people who have a spinal cord injury.
Responsibilities
Trialling and prescribing equipment and assistive technology including manual and power wheelchairs, pressure reduction cushions, hoists and slings, shower chairs, and continence and daily living aids
Writing reports for funding bodies to support the purchase of equipment and assistive technology to meet customers' needs
Home visits to support your customers in the community
Completing Functional Capacity Assessments, applications for Complex Home Modifications, as well as Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation assessments.
Managing your caseload to deliver the best outcomes for our customers
Qualifications
Current AHPRA registration
Experience in working with people with spinal cord damage or other physical disabilities
High level of organisational skills to manage and coordinate caseloads
High level of interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in delivering the best possible solutions for your customers
Experience working in a fee-for-service environment would be an advantage
Either have a current blue and yellow card or be able to apply for an NDIS workers screen + Blue card
Driver's licence
Benefits
Competitive remuneration and salary packaging
Flexible options to support your work-life balance
Health and wellbeing programs
Apply today and become an integral part of our growing team.
Please include both a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the advertised role and why you want to join our team.
For more information, please call Cheryl Varghese, Talent Acquisition Specialist - Allied Health & Corporate Services on
Spinal Life Australia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply. We also actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our positions.
All applications will be assessed as they are received.
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