2024 Graduate Program Now Open - Occupational Therapists

We’re a passionate, collaborative and forward-thinking team of therapists, with one thing in common – the desire to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

If you are a therapist who wants to make a difference and enjoys working with a passionate, collaborative, and supportive organisation, Kern is the place for you.

Whether working with individuals and their families in the hospital, aged care, or community settings, we want to set the standard for allied health services in WA.

We believe that by successfully developing different and better ways of delivering therapy, we will positively raise the bar for what people will expect from their therapy service provider.

Why work with Kern?

As a Graduate, we understand that career development, workplace culture, and a support structure like no other are key in ensuring a high-quality team experience. To support you and your development as you start your career as a Graduate, Kern offers;

• A diverse caseload based on your interest areas and passions. Our goal is to provide you with the diversity to keep you interested, whilst providing you with a real sense of challenge and professional growth.
• A genuine values driven organisation with a huge emphasis on support. As a Graduate you will be able to relish in an extended leadership structure complemented with seniors and mentors, both internal and external
• Commitment to a high quality, compassionate and supportive client experience through the Kern Supports Model. We believe in a ‘team around the person' approach to help our participants achieve their goals and live their best lives
• A carefully designed new graduate development program crafted to help you achieve your professional goals and aspirations, with as much mentoring as you need
• A dedicated leadership & senior team committed to the Kern coaching and development framework designed to accelerate your growth, career progression and job satisfaction

What's in it for you:

• A market competitive starting salary and a mileage allowance, paid at 92 cents a km
• A bonus 5 Kern days per year, on top of your annual leave**
• Flexibility designed your way to suit your lifestyle needs - part-time and full-time roles available, the choice is yours!
• A technology package to allow you to work from anywhere
• A $200 Personal Resource Allowance - build your own therapy resources kit
• So much professional development we cant even put a $$$ on it!
• Apply directly to us and receive a $2,000 sign on bonus *
• If successful, you will also be eligible for a $3,000 referral fee if you refer a friend to join our team

The Role

As a mobile community-based OT, working as part of a collaborative inter-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality, person-centred supports throughout the Bertram, Rockingham and South Metro regions. Working in partnership with families and support & carer networks, you will be across a range of disability related needs, from short-term interventions to complex, long-term needs.

With clinics located in Bertram and Mandurah, you will work across these regions. Based on where you live, we will balance your caseload accordingly.

You will be supported by your respective clinical Team Leader, our Clinical Service Managers, Seniors and work in an interdisciplinary system alongside other dedicated speech pathologists, Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, positive behaviour support practitioners and therapy assistants.

What you will need to bring:

• A desire to provide optimal care for your clients, using your existing skills, but more importantly by pursuing continuous professional growth and improvement.
• Commitment to Kern’s values of Seek to Understand; Play, as a Team; Different, Better; and Passionate about the Kern Way!

Also, you should also have the standard qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science (OT) or approved equivalent
• AHPRA registration
• A Working with children check
• A valid West Australian drivers’ licence
• PI & PL Insurance
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check

What do you think?

If you would like to find out more, please call Amanda Hardwick on 0488 788 *** or email ******@kernhealth.com.au for a confidential chat.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

The first day of your career starts now!