Salaries starting at $80,000 - $100,000 + Super (depending on your experience) + Salary Packaging Benefits
Adult only caseload (geriatric) based out in the clinic and out in the community. Specialise in working with clients with MND and Kennedy's disease.
This non-for-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their Allied Health Team in providing exceptional care to NDIS Aged Care patients over 65 with Motor Neuron Disease or Kennedy's Disease. Part time and Full Time Opportunities available.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for:
Providing face-to-face treatment sessions for patients in the clinic and out in the community. Creating therapy plans, taking progress notes, and writing NDIS progress reports. Installing necessary home modifications and assistive technology. Occasionally prescribing wheelchairs. About the Role: You will be based in the clinic located near Rocklea and out in the community. Your community-based work will be capped to a particular area to avoid lots of travel, and a company vehicle will be available for use for community visits.
Your role also involves billing a maximum of 5 clients a day face-to-face (25 billable hours a week) for full-time staff members, which will include report writing, face-to-face sessions, and travel.
You will be provided with a lot of support, including:
Weekly or fortnightly supervision as needed. Access to the DSC training to build your knowledge of the NDIS. A flexible professional development allowance. About the Organisation: You will be working alongside a supportive Allied Health Team comprising of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, and an Allied Health Assistant. The team is committed to providing excellent care to patients and is involved in research and management of motor neuron disease, which provides you with first-hand exposure to new supportive technologies and studies.
Benefits: A competitive salary package between $80,000 to $100,000 + Super. Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free money. Option for a novated lease agreement for a new, used, or existing car. Option for a portable electronic device (phone, laptop, iPad) for work purposes. Option for income protection insurance. Option for Airline lounge membership. Option for self-education expenses for work-related courses, seminars, subscriptions, and books, and car parking expenses. Entertainment, meals, and accommodation voucher of up to $2,650. Career progression opportunities, including the opportunity to become a specialist in the home mods/AT space. Ample professional support from an established, specialised organisation. Work flexibility, including the ability to choose your working days, work from home one day a week, and work a 9-day fortnight. Clinic located in South West Brisbane with parking, a full storage room of equipment for therapy, and clinical therapy rooms. Qualifications: A background in the area of home modifications, assistive technology, and wheelchair prescription is preferred but not essential. Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy. AHPRA registration. Unrestricted working rights in Australia. Driver's licence and own vehicle. #J-18808-Ljbffr