Occupational Therapist - Graduate and ExperiencedSydney, Australia | Posted on 25/10/2024
Connect2Care started as a passion for two physiotherapists and has now become one of the fastest-growing allied health companies in Australia, with services nationwide. As a registered NDIS health provider, Connect2Care provides a range of community-based, allied health services to people of all ages and abilities.
Growing every day, with opportunities bubbling at every corner, Connect2Care is invested in delivering best-practice therapy to its clients. We also want to ensure their therapists feel satisfied and motivated to come to work every day.
Our team is a beautiful group of like-minded individuals working together to fulfill the same mission; to empower people to reach their personal goals.
The Role As a therapist at Connect2Care, you will be joining a multidisciplinary team. You will provide evidence-based services to people through multiple service delivery models, including telehealth, community visits, and centre-based services. Referrals may come through the NDIS, Medicare, or privately. It is a mobile role, with the option to work from home or our hubs when not seeing clients. The role will involve the following:
Assessing and providing interventions for children & adults living with a range of disabilities
Working within the NDIS to maximise clients' level of function, capacity & social engagement
Assisting clients with assistive technology assessment, recommendations and applications (in relevant fields)
Timely documentation & report writing
Managing a varied caseload
Meeting company professional expectations (e.g. meeting billables & effective client management)
Building relationships with key stakeholders, including therapists, clients, & referral sources
Working across leading software platforms & online tools
The New Grad Program Connect2Care has developed and specifically tailored a New Graduate Program to make the transition smoother for new graduates entering the workplace. The program fully supports recent graduates, enabling them to acquire the skills needed to launch them into a successful career. Spanning over 12 months and starting from the moment you step through our doors.
What you can expect: Weekly 1:1 supervision with your supervisor
Core competency skills training sessions
Fortnightly group mentoring sessions
Mental health drop-in sessions
Internal PD sessions
Shadowing opportunities with experienced clinicians
Opportunity to learn & be supported by senior clinicians within multidisciplinary teams
Connect2Care is fortunate to be surrounded by a wealth of knowledge, with each staff member bringing different and unique learning experiences to the company. As we have over 100 therapists, with some having specialties in certain areas of clinical practice, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and learn from the best.
RequirementsTo apply for the role, you will need to have or be able to obtain the following:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related field
Discipline-specific professional registration (e.g. AHPRA/SPA)
Working with Children Check (WWCC or Blue Card)
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Police Check & International Police Check (only applicable to individuals who have lived overseas)
Drivers licence & access to a reliable vehicle
Car insurance
Professional Indemnity & Public Liability insurance
Connect2Care fiercely believes that happiness is the key to success. Knowing this, we place significant value on an exceptional work culture and a healthy work-life balance, hoping that our therapists love what they do!
Additional benefits of working at Connect2Care include:
Flexible working arrangements
Loyalty bonuses
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Benefits, discounts & rewards with premier retail & service partners
Clearly defined career progression opportunities
Paid study leave
Annual leave loading included
Opportunities to live & base yourself almost anywhere in Australia
Unlimited drinks & snacks in all our hubs
Access to a library of online resources & assessment tools
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