Occupational Therapist, Senior Occupational Therapist

See Changes Disability Enterprises Pty Ltd

Tamworth, Tamworth and North West NSW (Remote)

Physiotherapy, OT and Rehabilitation (Healthcare and Medical)

Full time

98,500 to 147,706 per year

AHPRA Registration

Occupational Therapy

Assistive Technology

About us

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disability? See Changes Disability is well established in Northern NSW and is expanding into New England. We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team. We provide exceptional allied health, behaviour support and support coordination services across NSW. Join our team and enhance our reputation as a provider of choice for NDIS participants and a workplace you will be proud to represent. Full-time and part-time roles are available in the New England area. We are also actively seeking team members in Taree, Port Macquarie, Newcastle, the Hunter and Gosford.

Benefits

Be part of a multidisciplinary team

Access to Learning and Development opportunities

Access to regular clinical and operational supervision Career development and advancement opportunities in a growing organisation

Flexibility to work the hours that work for you allowing for a better work-life balance

Work from home with clients in your local area

Paid mileage allowance (where no pool car available)

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Provision of a work laptop

Qualifications and experience

Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through APHRA.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Demonstrated experience completing Functional Capacity and Assistive Technology Assessments (deidentified work samples may be required during interview process).

Demonstrated experience preparing comprehensive clinical reports and supporting documentation for NDIS funding and review processes.

Experience in assistive technology prescription.

Experience supervising new graduates and other Occupational Therapists (for the Senior role).

Experience working with a range of intellectual, developmental and psychosocial disabilities.

Experience managing your own calendar to ensure timeframes and deadlines are met.

Tasks and responsibilities

Work collaboratively to conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify participant strengths, support needs and goals.

Develop and implement person-centred therapy programs that build independence, wellbeing and participation in daily life.

Provide evidence-based interventions to support participants with self-care, daily living, sensory regulation, social participation, community access, and skill development. Prepare high-quality clinical reports, funding submissions, support recommendations, and progress reports in line with NDIS requirements.

Adherence to NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.

Participate in professional development, supervision, and continuous quality improvement activities.

If you would like to discuss how your qualifications, skills and experience might fit with this role

Kate would love to discuss this role with you.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Call Kate Brearley on 0461288115 or email her at kate.brearley@seechangesdisability.com.au