Occupational Therapist: Early Career & Graduate Opportunities!

Employment Term: Ongoing, Full-Time, Part-Time

Total Remuneration Package: Above award and attractive bonus options for more experienced therapists.

Location: Lismore NSW and the far north NSW area

Flexible Working Arrangements: Including working from home, flexible hours, very strong family focus and accommodations for therapists with children.

Work with Purpose: Be an integral part of an allied health team working to improve lives everyday.

About the role

Easy Access Psychology is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in Lismore, NSW. This role will play a vital part in providing exceptional care and support to our clients. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality therapy services and working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for the individuals we serve. Easy Access is the go to allied health team for supporting families with early intervention and known for their multidisciplinary approach. With a strong team collaboration you will be strongly supported.

About Us (#bestteamever)

We are interviewing the full range of therapists from Highly Experienced (team leaders) to Early Career & New Graduate Occupational Therapists (even students wanting to start in therapy assistant roles are encouraged to apply) with a passion for supporting a diverse client group (but majority pediatric) with our highly experienced allied health team!

We can support flexible working arrangements and can offer part-time and full-time positions.

Our mission is to provide connection, compassion, advocacy and growth, to enable our clients to improve their everyday lives.

There are a number of factors that make the experience of being a part of the #bestteamever at Easy Access a unique and rewarding one, enabling you to build a career with us;

Weekly one to one mentoring with a Senior Occupational Therapist

Fortnightly peer supervision with the OT team

Dedicated new grad program, with a gradual build up of client contact

Fortnightly peer supervision with the the whole allied health team to gain insight from many very experienced therapists

Diverse caseload experience

Monthly team meetings and regular team building events

Extensive shadowing and induction period

Laptop with the latest technology platforms set up for a smooth experience

A purpose built therapy center with all the essentials: sensory room, purpose built Occupational Therapy room, variety of therapy spaces, resource room with all the assessments, resources and games, staff communal facilities with all the comforts, and hot desk space, all areas are created and designed to be neuro affirming

Incredible administration support (immediate phone support from our clinically experienced management team)

Opportunities to conduct collaborative sessions with other therapists on the team

Professional Development allowance for external courses, insurances and registration paid for

Leadership and specialisation career pathways

What you'll be doing

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify clients' needs and develop tailored treatment plans

Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to help clients achieve their goals

Collaborate with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care

Maintain detailed clinical records and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services (AI note taking is incorporated into our software)

Participate in team meetings, professional development activities, and community engagement initiatives

We recognise that the Occupational Therapy scope of practice is diverse!

We ensure that we understand your scope of practice and clinical areas of interest. This allows referrals to be allocated depending on your scope of practice! If you are wanting to try a new area of specialty in the OT field we can support you with the change.

We support you to develop new areas of practice and further increase your skills in your main clinical area of interest.

What we're looking for

Occupational Therapist

Strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and their families

Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development

Experience working with a diverse range of clients, including children, adults, and the elderly

What we offer

At Easy Access, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing workplace that allows our team to thrive. We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance, we have a 4 day client contact and 1 day dedicated to reports, the admin day often taken at home (allowing for autonomy) - and a 55% client contact ratio to your work week. Graduates are given a gradually built caseload, with lots of opportunities to shadow other therapists.

Collaborative and inclusive team environment

Access to the latest technology and resources to deliver high-quality care

Benefits & Culture (WHAT makes us the #bestteamever)

CPD allowance to assist your ongoing education and training

Big focus on culture - clinical support, community engagement and collaboration

Strong servant leadership model with a focus on empathy and support

Access to Team Perks - free gym membership (at the gym at Mullumbimby with a sauna), regular team lunches and opportunities for personal development.

About us

Easy Access is a leading provider of allied health services in the Northern NSW region, the director has had over 18 years experience in the disability sector. Our mission is to empower our clients to live their best lives through evidence-based therapy and a holistic approach to care. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work culture that attracts and retains the best healthcare professionals.

If you are an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about making a difference in people's lives and wants to go to work, support individuals growth and go home leaving all the other stressors of business at work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply now to join our team and be a part of our continued growth and success.