Adapt OT are seeking a new team member
Adapt OT are looking for either a full-time or part-time Occupational Therapist to join our team. You would be joining our existing supportive team of 14 which includes 12 Occupational Therapists, a Therapy Assistant and administration support.
We are open to enquiries from experienced OTs with consolidated skills, through to an early career clinician wishing to develop their skills and expertise with support and supervision from our team.
About Adapt OT
Adapt OT is a well-established private practice Occupational Therapy service that has been operating in the Geelong (Vic) region since 2016. We work with adult clients with a wide range of physical, cognitive and psychosocial disabilities. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work with NDIS Participants, TAC and Support at Home (Aged Care) recipients.
Adapt OT are recognised locally for our high-quality OT intervention, particularly within home modifications, assistive technology and comprehensive assessments and reports to advocate for individual needs.
We value innovation, professional growth, team collaboration and the building of meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients and their support networks. The business has steadily grown into a thriving private OT service with excellent staff and a reliable referral base. Adapt OT have remained an NDIS Registered provider for over nine years, having completed the accreditation and review process a number of times.
At Adapt OT, we believe in personal and professional growth. We foster an environment that encourages continuous learning, skill enhancement, and work life balance.
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Our Occupational Therapists:
* Provide creative and evidence-based therapy and support to clients in their homes, the local community, or at our office in central Geelong
* Prescribe and implement assistive technology, including specialist seating and a wide range of customised equipment solutions.
* Undertake comprehensive assessment of the home environment and recommend minor and complex home modification solutions to reduce barriers and optimise in-home function and access.
* Complete Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and comprehensive reports
* Complete Housing and Support Needs Assessments, including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Supported Independent Living (SIL), and Individualised Living Options (ILO)
What We're Seeking
The successful candidate will be someone who works autonomously, can effectively problem solve and collaborate and has identified their preferred area of Occupational Therapy to be working with adults in the disability and aged sectors.
* Adapt OT can accommodate full time or part time arrangements. We are seeking an OT who is available to work between 18 and 38 hours per week.
* Unrestricted AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
* Eligibility for NDIS Worker Screening (inclusive of Working with Children Check and National Police Record Check)
* Australian Drivers licence and preparedness to use own car for work purposes
* An understanding and experience working within NDIS systems is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
Adapt OT value collaboration, open communication, and a supportive environment that fosters ongoing clinical and professional growth.
* Hybrid model; flexibility to work from your own home or our office at 151 Yarra St, Geelong
* Regular staff meetings and team development activities including inservices, special interest groups and reflective practice
* Mentoring and joint therapy sessions with senior Occupational Therapists
* Regular direct supervision and support to establish your own Professional Development Plan
* Flexibility in chosen workdays and hours
* In-house administration support
* Achievable billable targets
The Package
* Competitive salary of between $92,000 - $120,000 (pro rata)
* Superannuation at the statutory rate of 12.00%
* Time and monetary support for ongoing professional development
* Quarterly bonus structure to recognise staff performance
* Annual and sick leave accrual, plus one additional wellbeing leave day per six months
* Technology to support your role, including laptop, mobile phone and all the OT tools you require for the job
* Reimbursement for car use at a per km rate in line with community award (currently 99c per km)
* Professional Indemnity and Workcover Insurances
Contact Us
Reach out to us by sending your resume, along with a cover letter. Or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role.
Peta McKenna - Director and Occupational Therapist or )
Amy Zuluaga - Director and Occupational Therapist or )
Applications will be reviewed as received.