Job Description:
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We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals who make a meaningful impact in rural communities. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and designing personalized intervention services and therapy plans for various needs, including paediatrics, home modifications, vocational rehabilitation, disability, neurological rehabilitation, and aged care.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Assessment and Intervention: Assess and design personalized intervention services and therapy plans for various needs, including paediatrics, home modifications, vocational rehabilitation, disability, neurological rehabilitation, and aged care.
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* Collaboration: Collaborate with allied health professionals and local primary healthcare teams to achieve client goals within base clinic and outreach locations.
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* Education and Training: Prepare and present information sessions for educators, parents, and other professionals.
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* Clinical Practice: Provide services under the NDIS, DVA, WC, Medicare, PHN, Checkup, Aged Care Packages among others.
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* Case Conferences: Actively engage in weekly multi-disciplinary case conferences for complex NDIS clients.
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* Therapy Delivery: Deliver hands-on therapy and coach clients in alternative techniques to advance motor skills, coordination, balance, and mobility.
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* Rural Healthcare: Facilitate transformative advancements in rural healthcare and community education by actively engaging in events and providing authoritative leadership on social media within the field of Occupational Therapy.
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* Client-Centered Plans: Create and execute plans for clients aimed at enhancing their daily routines and tasks.
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* Professional Development: Contribute to internal PD in areas of interest, dependent on experience level.
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Why Work With Us:
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Our Team Culture: We love work-life balance and flexible rosters.
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Our Benefits:
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* Career Advancement Opportunities
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* Comprehensive Clinical Development & Support
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* Competitive Base Wage with Bonus Scheme
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* Relocation & Rental Support Provided
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* Community Involvement (Local Social Events and Activities)
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* Exciting Travel Opportunities - Explore New Towns and Cultures
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What We're Looking For:
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Requirements:
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* Experience: 1-4 years of experience managing a clinical caseload.
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* Skills and Qualifications: You possess excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
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* Clinical Expertise: You have a strong background in occupational therapy, particularly in paediatric therapy.
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* Leadership Potential: You have the potential to grow into leadership positions or develop expertise in an interest area of your choice.
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* Patient Focus: You are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and improving services in rural, remote, and indigenous communities.
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* Adaptability: You thrive on challenges and are able to adapt to changing situations and environments.
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* Diversity and Inclusion: You are driven by the prospect of engaging with diverse, multi-disciplinary clients and promoting inclusive practice.
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Organisation's Mission:
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About Us:
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We believe everyone should have access to exceptional in-person therapy services, no matter where they live. As a rurally founded multi-disciplinary Allied Health clinic, we are leading the change in improving rural access to allied health services by truly listening to the needs of our communities and responding with services that meet those needs.
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Get to Know Our Organisation:
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Experience the bush lifestyle: trade city life for bush walks, rivers, camping, hot springs, country pubs, tight-knit communities, music events, art festivals, country races, and more.