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Occupational Therapist - Rockhampton
Spinal Life Australia is a non-profit organisation that aims to support people with spinal cord damage 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.
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 candidates looking for either part-time or full-time work based out of our Rockhampton office.
In this dynamic role, you can make a meaningful contribution to your customer's lives by:
* 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
* Daily visits to support your customers in the community
* Contributing to strategic planning to improve and expand our services
* 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
Successful applicants will need:
* Current AHPRA registration
* Experience in working with people with spinal cord damage or other physical disabilities would be an advantage, but not essential
* 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 is highly desirable
* Either have a current or be able to apply for a NDIS workers screening + Blue card
* Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination certificate
Our benefits to support you:
* Competitive remuneration and salary packaging
* Flexible options to support your work-life balance, including accrued days off
* Health and wellbeing programs
Send us your resumé and a cover letter, telling us why you would be perfect for the role.
For further information regarding the role please feel free to contact Cheryl Varghese, Talent Acquisition Specialist – Allied Health & Corporate Services on 07 3435 3165
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Your application will include the following questions:
* Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
Spinal Life Australia is one of Queensland's leading providers of advocacy, therapy and supports for people with spinal cord injuries.
This places us in a unique position to offer our specialist expertise and knowledge to also support people with other physical disabilities and injuries that affect their ability to enjoy their lifestyle of choice.
Through providing high quality support, our clients live independently at home, maintain their personal and social networks and enjoy a better quality of life.
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