About the Opportunity:
Northcott is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Toowoomba team on a full-time permanent role with a salary up to $113,514.39 + super + salary packaging depending on experience.
As an Occupational Therapist you will:
Provide timely, evidenced based, person-centred therapy services to children and adults with a disability within a multi-disciplinary team. 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.
Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, in order to identify suitable intervention strategies. Be able to deliver therapy in a variety of environments, e.g. centre based, schools/preschools, group homes, homes and via telehealth.
Contribute proactively to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills within the Occupational Therapy profession.
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.
Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.
Blue Card & NDIS WS check.
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.
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. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at diversity@northcott.com.au.
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