Overview
Occupational Therapist — Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Full-time preferred, open to part-time.
About The Role
At our Erina therapy centre we have a very strong team culture: supportive, social, client-focused, and holistically collaborative. We have a mix of newer therapists alongside senior therapists with a strong mentoring culture to support the team. The main focus is on supporting infants and paediatric clients with cerebral palsy through Early Intervention; caseload can include clients of all ages. We have a well-resourced therapy centre with equipment including LiteGait Trainer, Q-Pads, Magic Mirror, Eye-Gaze Devices, specialised telepractice equipment and a custom-built accessible gym. The centre is centrally located, enabling onsite work as well as home/school/community visits as needed by the individual client.
What You Can Expect
- The opportunity to work independently and collaboratively, making informed decisions that shape the care provided.
- Extensive professional development, clinical support, and mentorship to enhance your career growth.
- Work alongside a close-knit multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Physiotherapists who are experts in their fields.
- A mixed caseload with a strong paediatrics focus to establish a solid foundation of experience.
- Your clinical experience and opinions are valued and acted upon.
- Opportunities to mentor and supervise new graduates and students, if you wish.
- Potential to collaborate with research institutes and influence evidence-based practices.
Why Choose CPA?
- Flexible working hours, compressed hours, and options for part-time or full-time roles.
- Professional development opportunities up to $20,000 per year.
- Opportunities for growth in areas such as Research, Clinical Governance, Specialisation, and Management.
- Detailed clinical supervision and collaboration with our Clinical Governance team.
- Relocation allowance of $5,000.
- Tax savings up to $2,650 per year through our meal, entertainment, and venue hire benefit.
- Discount gym/fitness memberships for you and your family.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave and 2 weeks of paid partner leave.
- Additional leave days including bonus leave, pre-purchased leave, compassionate leave, and a CPA day (extra public holiday).
- In-house Training Alliance and ongoing training; CPA salaries up to $130,000 equivalent package, depending on experience.
What We're Looking For
- Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
- Evidence of current AHPRA registration or willingness to attain it.
- Current driver's license.
Ready to Join Us?
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Important information
- Safety and wellbeing: CPA safety requires a medium level of physical functionality with inherent requirements. Contact the recruitment team for more information.
- CPA is committed to an inclusive work environment and will consider reasonable adjustments in recruitment and employment to support candidates.
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a child-safe organisation, adheres to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct, and is smoke-free on site.
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