Occupational Therapist

Helen Walker Occupational Therapy

Brisbane QLD

Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

$78,052 – $108,000 per year

About us:

We are Helen Walker Occupational Therapy (HWOT), a small and friendly mobile disability services provider operating in South Brisbane and Redland City areas. We provide Occupational Therapy and Social Work services to clients from newborn through to retirement and beyond, with a diverse range of backgrounds, disabilities, trauma experiences and health conditions.

We focus on creating a safe space for our clients, families and their networks to feel seen, validated, valued and supported; creating a place where everyone belongs. The absolute same is said for our team and culture and for each and every one of our team members.

Our owner is an Occupational Therapist and leads the team with heart and a deep understanding of what OT truly is. Connection, relationship building and collaboration are at the very essence of what we do, how we deliver services and how we nurture our clients and our staff.

We respect and celebrate the diversity of our communities, including people of all cultural and faith backgrounds, classes, gender or sexual identities, neurodiversity, ages and abilities and we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all.

HWOT are dedicated to delivering authentic and personalised services and truly respect and support the journey of clients and their loved ones. We’re looking for an OT who aligns with our working ethos, style and values to contribute and be a part of our pathway forwards.

About you:

You’re a compassionate and driven Occupational Therapist with a minimum 1 years’ experience.  You thrive on empowering and engaging with clients and their families to grow within themselves and their environments, fostering real relationships, forging genuine connections and delivering care to meet your clients where they are at.

You enjoy variety in your day, working across diverse caseloads (personalised to your preferences) and environments, and you’re confident managing your time effectively. You value collaboration, but you’re also self-motivated and capable of working independently while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and quality of care. You’re looking for a role where you can work autonomously but also have team connections, deep career development and full, responsive support available.

You’re skilled (or learning skills) in conducting assessments, developing personalised therapy plans, and have a keen interest in a mix of delivering assessments/reports and ongoing capacity building/rehabilitation interventions. Most importantly, you’re able to collaborate and work with full care teams and other providers involved in your clients’ care, to optimise the best possible outcomes.

You’re looking for an organisation that will see you as a whole human and value your input, your work, your professional development, YOU.

If you’re looking for space and support to breathe, grow, develop and thrive within your work, we would love to hear from you!

Position Summary:

This role is community/mobile based, working from home with regular team connections and training.

Early career (1 years’ experience) to Senior opportunities available. Full-time, part-time and contractor options considered.

As an Occupational Therapist at HWOT you are responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services and other developmental or learning needs to clients, families and care teams. This role provides assessment, reporting and specific intervention strategies that produce outcomes in support of the clients’ participation in their learning, social, home and community environments.

YOUR caseload is co-moulded YOUR way - choose from Paediatrics, Adults, Mental health/Psychosocial supports, different disability populations and/or Rehabilitation. Deliver a tailored mix of assessment, reporting and direct therapy in line with your preferences.

Actively reach out and connect with clients’ other providers to work collaboratively to support clients.

Contribute to team learning and development.

Supervise or mentor Junior staff (in line with your experience and with the right support).

Maintain, build and nurture relationships with local organisations and referral partners.

Engage in HWOT external organisational training and consulting services (in line with your experience), including opportunities to provide professional development to Kindies, support work providers and disability or childcare organisations.

Contribute to growth and business development: supporting continuous improvement in the quality of service delivery, client and staff experiences and business performance. We value and offer opportunities for input into business changes and development, projects, training, systems, service delivery ????.

Key attributes:

You want to help clients and families to navigate and thrive in the NDIS, disability, and health communities; assisting them to do, be and become their truest selves.

You’re able to develop rapport and genuine connections in response to clients, families and their networks

Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, ability to coordinate your caseload and diary management effectively

Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

You can work collaboratively in an internal multi-disciplinary team and also actively reach out and engage in joint working with clients’ other providers

Provide personable, truly client-centred practice

You’re passionate to provide high quality services and to care about the ‘little things’ for our clients - it’s not uncommon for our team to receive communications, photos and updates from clients between sessions; we encourage this for sharing moments of joy and moments of need for support.

Punctual, reliable and committed to your role, your team and your clients

Conscientious and thorough, with attention to detail and follow through on action

You enjoy working remotely/from home in a community-based role and the differences this brings to being in a clinic-based setting

Being a continual learner as an OT – you actively seek out and engage in training and professional development opportunities provided and your own personal passions

Thrive on working on your own initiative and able to make decisions when empowered to do so. Equally as important is that you are able to seek our support when needed. We welcome this. No question is too ‘silly’ and we value supporting you and your wellbeing, just as much as your clinical work.

Job Benefits:

Competitive salary package including reimbursement for travel

Generous yearly CPD allowance and paid time to attend professional development activities.  We continually provide you with opportunities for growth. Investment in your learning and development as an OT is a core value. We don't just say this - we ensure you have the right tools and training to do the job, to do it well and have a positive experience doing so

We will nurture your career and development goals, enabling you to shine and thrive as an OT

Genuine wellbeing support with a caring and compassionate team

Low billable KPIs - allowing for focus on your learning, your professional development and improved quality of client care and client outcomes

High quality, regular clinical supervision and mentoring to meet your needs including joint visits, shadowing and on-hand team support from experienced senior clinicians.

Greater focus on professional development and client experience KPIs: It’s as much about the client experience and yours’ as a team member

Team wellbeing events and social catch ups, with the aim of being connected and supported whilst working as a mobile OT

Autonomy AND regular connection

Your caseload co-moulded your way: flexibility to schedule own diary, work and professional development in your chosen client passion area. Choose from Paediatrics, adults, different disability populations, Mental Health/Psychosocial supports and Rehabilitation

Full admin and systems support

Laptop, work phone, assessment tools and resources

Achieve your career and development goals. As a small company there are tailored  and limitless options for career progress

Access our existing network of local organisation connections and services. You will be supported to link in, build and maintain these relationships

You’re actively encouraged to collaborate with external providers/clients’ MDTs giving you the chance to deliver better client outcomes

Building longstanding therapeutic relationships: you get to create a pathway of hope, joy and fulfilment for our clients

Desirable Experience:

Preferred experience working within any of the following systems: NDIS, NIISQ, Medicare (not essential)

Specific skills desirable in one or more of the following areas: early childhood and paediatric therapy, intellectual impairment, neurology, physical rehabilitation, mental health/psychosocial practice, sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine motor development and motor planning skills

Experience in clinical supervision, training and mentoring

Experience delivering organisational training and consulting services

Essential Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience

Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Current AHPRA registration

Current Drivers License and own transport

Combined Disability Worker screening and Blue card

At HWOT we welcome discussions to connect, for you to gain more information and see if we might be the right fit.

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

Contact our owner, Helen, via email at support@helenwalkerot.com or by phone at 0450 772552 to arrange a confidential chat.