We are currently seeking either an experienced Occupational Therapist or Recent Graduate to join our growing team!

• Flexible working hours
• Attractive and competitive hourly pay rate
• Annual bonuses based on performance driven outcomes
• Company car & phone provided
• Work from home options
• Access to ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

About us

Ultra therapy is looking for occupational therapists who are looking for full-time/part-time and/or contractor roles. U therapy is a fast growing, and competitive business that provides specialised occupational therapy services to NDIS participants with a range of disabilities. U therapy is a supportive and nurturing organisation that strives to promote the highest level of professionalism and expertise in occupational therapy services.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Working with a diverse range of designated participants utilising a referral-based service model.
• Comprehensive Assessment of the participants functional capacity to independently participate in activities of daily living (self-care), and instrumental activities of daily living including home and community activities, learning and education, employment, play and recreation.
• Working collaboratively with participants, their families and treating team to achieve their set goals i.e., developing living skills, engagement in social and community-based activities, return to work or study goals, developing social and communication skills etc.
• Complete NDIS specific requirements including Service Agreements and NDIA reports.
• Utilise standardised assessment tools and provide occupational therapy interventions to assist in better outcomes for participants.
• Providing mental health specific interventions such as suicide risk assessment, mental state exam, distress tolerance skills and anxiety and/or stress management strategies, early warning signs of relapse (relapse prevention), psychoeducation, occupational counselling and trauma informed care.
• Identification and recommendation of assistive equipment and/or resources to enhance engagement in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and to achieve goals.
• Liaising with relevant parties to co-ordinate care i.e., support coordinators, support workers, other allied health disciplines, medical professionals, community mental health teams etc.
• Document and create reports on participant services using technology and paper-based systems in a clear, logical, understandable and timely way.

Qualifications & experience

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children, adults, care givers and families in the disability sector, and ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults.
• Eligibility for membership as an occupational therapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• Current drivers’ license, Police check and Working with Children check.
• Willingness to learn about the National Disability Insurance Scheme including Practice Standards, NDIS Operational Guidelines and requirements under Quality and Safeguards Commission.
• Commitment to gain a sound understanding of Section 34 of the NDIS Act (2013) as well as keeping updated with changes in NDIS guidelines.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and co-operatively with the Director and the team, including participation in quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to apply evidence informed practice to optimise outcomes, and high levels of motivation to provide high quality professional services.
• Advanced Well-developed organizational, planning and time management skills, high level written and verbal communication skills, and high level of professionalism.
• Ability to travel is an essential requirement of the position as is the ability to work across different working environments such as participant homes, schools, day programs and computer-based and literacy skills i.e., word, excel, outlook.

How to Apply

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, please press the pink Apply button to submit your application today!