Community Care Occupational Therapist

Our growing business needs an outstanding and experienced Occupational Therapist passionate about the Community Care space and NDIS to join our dynamic Brisbane team!

Why work for us? 

• Flexible work options – we work with you to support your lifestyle,
• Be a part of a culture where all our people love what they do and who they do it for,
• Attractive remuneration with the opportunity to continually grow,
• Working within an interdisciplinary team and part of a large and highly reputable organisation,
• Mentoring and support to continually facilitate your ongoing growth – we truly invest in you,
• $2000 CPD allowance to support your clinical development,
• Company vehicle, laptop and phone allowance,
• Staff discount up to 50% off all services available to yourself and your immediate family,
• Pet Leave Policy because pets are family.

About the Business: 

At Total Rehab Solutions, our Community Occupational Therapy role is an integral part of the vast majority of our patients' rehabilitation, and we love to team up with high-quality OT's to assist us in providing optimal patient outcomes.

As a friendly and supportive team, we believe that Total Rehab Solutions creates the perfect environment for individuals to achieve their best. Our career pathways are second to none, with a focus on training, professional development and creating a culture where people love to come to work.  Our values are simple:

• Respect all,
• Be memorable,
• Collaborate and grow,
• Innovate for the future
• AND show the love!

About the role:
Main responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Designing and coordinating capacity building programs in the home and the community.
• Supporting less experienced team members in supervisory and mentor capacity
• Undertake interventions specific to a neurological caseload, including but not limited to: Physical and cognitive rehab post-stroke, ABI, cerebral palsy, congenital disorders,  progressive diseases.
• Educating participants, their supporters, and their families on strategies to increase occupational engagement and performance.
• Modifying the home environment to suit the needs of individuals and to facilitate independence.
• Prescription and acquisition of assistive technology for home and community access.
• Advocation to funding bodies to support the needs of clients and their support network.

You will be working with a wide range of caseloads such as:

• NDIS
• Home Care Packages
• DVA
• Private Health
• Transitional Care Program & CRST (Queensland Health)

 And we are looking for someone who:

• Desires a successful career in Community Care,
• Loves sharing their knowledge & supporting others,
• Wants to work in a dynamic environment where we constantly strive to do things better,
• Loves working in a growing, progressive fast paced environment,
• Has the clinical and interpersonal skills to deliver the highest quality of care and service,
• Uses initiative to learn and grow as a clinician, professional and person,
• Loves to work as part of a team, and loves the buzz of getting great results together,
• Is interested in opportunities to progress their career to the next level.

Skills and experience:

• Hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Have experience or interest working in the NDIS space and Community Care
• Have a current AHPRA certificate and professional insurance.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a range of clients.
• NDIS experience.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and be willing to contribute to the continued growth of the business.
• Be Self-driven, autonomous and disciplined.
• Be patient oriented.

If this sounds like you, please forward your CV and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you soon!