Are you a passionate and driven Occupational Therapist ready to further your clinical journey?
Join our supportive, welcoming and values-based therapy community in Wagga Wagga
This position is offered on either a full or part-time basis and is suitable for Occupational Therapists at all levels. Talk to us about your preferred days of work
As an Occupational Therapist you will:
1. Provide timely, evidenced-based, person-centred therapy services to children and adults with a disability within a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Manage a paediatric and mixed caseload with complex and varied needs, working with customers of all ages, their families and carers to identify strengths, skills and goals.
3. Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, in order to identify suitable intervention strategies.
4. Deliver therapy in a variety of environments, e.g. centre-based, schools/preschools, group homes, homes and via telehealth.
5. Contribute proactively to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills within the Occupational Therapy profession.
6. Champion and promote the Northcott values; 'innovative, respectful and brave'.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration.
- Knowledge of strengths-based practice, as well as family and person-centred approaches.
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent and/or adult caseload.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient and effective manner.
- An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee-for-service model is desired.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral, and listening.
- Current First Aid & CPR certification.
- Current Driver's License with access to own vehicle (reimbursement for KM's is available).
- Certified proof of Working Rights in Australia - Passport or Australian Birth Certificate.
- Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
Why work for The Northcott Society?
We have friendly and supportive teams locally and the wider therapy teams across NSW, ACT & QLD. We have a family-friendly hybrid model workplace with flexible hours for staff to manage your home and work lives effectively. You will receive peer supervision and opportunities to attend regular therapy forums. Benefits include:
- 2 weeks paid Professional Development leave (pro rata).
- 5 weeks paid annual leave and additional paid parental leave (pro rata).
- Multiple employee benefits, such as discounted gym & health fund membership, discounted motor vehicle services, and entertainment cards.
- Novated Lease Arrangement for vehicle if desired.
- Salary Packaging is available to help boost your take-home pay (pay less tax).
About Therapy Services:
Northcott Therapy provides support to children, young people, and adults with a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, physical disability, autism, and global developmental delay. Assessments and therapy are conducted in a family-centred way to enable the customer to live as independently as possible at home, in education or work, and in the community.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Hannah Read, Service Manager at 0466 417 443.
Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion, or caring responsibilities.
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