Adolescent and Adult Occupational Therapist

All are welcome to apply, from experienced OTs to New Grads

Position: Occupational Therapist
Location: Wollongong, Nowra & South-West Sydney
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time / Contract

About Us:
We are a small OT service provider who are committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our team prides itself on delivering person-centred, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults with disabilities, supporting them to improve their quality of life while achieving their goals. Our organisation name reflects our values, we focus on function, and believe the potential is limitless with the right tools, education and support in place.

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist who shares our dedication of providing high-quality, creative and innovative services to our clients. If you are passionate about working with adolescents and adults in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessments (including NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments) with clients to identify their functional goals and challenges.

Develop individualized therapy plans to enhance our clients' ability to perform their daily activities, increase independence, and improve their quality of life.

Provide therapeutic interventions to adolescents and adults with a range of disabilities, including physical, intellectual, neurological, neurodiverse and psychosocial disabilities (you may only focus on only a few areas if this is your preference).

Script and implement assistive technology (AT) solutions (including wheelchairs, beds, etc) if this is your area of expertise.

Design and implement home modifications (if this is your area of expertise).

Provide creative and practical therapy solutions to resolve the real-world difficulties our clients face each and everyday.

Effectively collaborate with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive, holistic care.

Guide and support clients in developing skills for daily living, education, employment, and community participation activities.

Complete relevant documentation, including relevant reports, progress notes, and assessments, within required timeframes.

Stay informed about funding processes, regulations, and best practices.

Qualifications & Essential Skills:

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Current registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

Experience working within the NDIS and Aged Care sectors is highly desirable but not essential.

Ability to work with adolescents and adults with a wide variety of needs, including psychosocial, intellectual, cognitive, neurological and physical disabilities.

Experience working with a range of assistive technology (AT) products, or sound knowledge of AT products.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent rapport building skills.

Strong attention to detail.

The ability to really understand our participants difficulties and needs.

Strong organization and time management skills. Autonomy and self-direction skills are essential in this role.

A current NSW driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

CPR certificate.

First aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package relevant to your experience.

Flexible working arrangements (part-time or full-time & flexibility to adjust hours across the week [within reason] as we understand work-life balance). You will have the opportunity to work from home as the role is a mixture of clinic, community-based and home visits.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on career and business growth.

Our Principal Occupational Therapist will provide direct support across ALL your cases, including access to a peer review group. Once all parties are confident, support frequency will reduce accordingly. Regular case/file reviews will be completed throughout your employment to ensure high quality services are provided + continual clinician up-skilling.

The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our clients.

Administration support for booking appointments, completing service agreements and other cumbersome administration tasks.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about using innovation and creativity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with injury or disability, we would love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to the role.

Contact:
For more information about the role, please contact us at:

[email protected]

02 8552 3259