AddressWe're excited to announce an opening for a National Clinical Lead in Occupational Therapy here on our Better Rehab team. This leadership role is not just a job, it's a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our participants and communities. This position can be based in any of the Eastern states.
The National Clinical Lead is a strategic leadership position responsible for overall accountability of the clinical division whilst ensuring effective integration and collaboration across all Better Rehab disciplines. The role is also responsible for communicating national service direction and ensuring that clinicians at all levels are adequately resourced, inducted, and developed professionally to meet exemplary quality customer service standards and evidence-based practice.
Our Core Values:
- We Get Sh*t Done!
- We are People People
- Love What You Do
- Frankly, we Give a Damn
- We Value Ourselves
Your Role and Impact:
- Support and develop Principal Clinicians to ensure that they are managing clinicians to provide therapy services in-line with evidence-based practice and company policies & procedures.
- Using information from their discipline Clinical Leaders to identify areas of development for their department.
- Innovating and implementing industry leading efficiency and clinical programs using subject matter experts and data informed decision making.
- In collaboration with Principal Clinicians, identify the physical resources required for clinicians to provide services for NDIS and other participants, and ensure each location is adequately equipped to perform a range of services.
- Negotiate with suppliers on equipment to ensure consistency across locations, as well as to secure preferential pricing and service for Better Rehab.
- Keep abreast of changes to NDIS guidelines and communicate changes to clinicians as required.
- In liaison with clinicians & the Leadership Team, draft clear policies, procedures and guidelines applicable to the discipline & client service.
- Represent and advocate for discipline at the Leadership level.
- Set the induction and onboarding framework for clinicians at all levels within relevant discipline, and ensure that Principal Clinicians and Clinical Supervisors are executing actions in-line with framework
- Contribute to and delegate tasks involved with quality improvement projects.
- Take ownership for Professional Development Framework for Continued Professional Development (CPD) for clinicians, identifying internal & external courses and providers, and ensuring that clinicians meet or exceed the CPD points required to maintain Australian registration.
- Conduct in-house training sessions to upskill clinicians.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and Postgraduate qualifications preferred.
- 7+ years’ post qualification experience.
- Strong understanding of healthcare industry.
- Prior experience with NDIS highly desirable.
- Proven experience in a Senior leadership role with- service development, service expansion, clinical governance in the NDIS/healthcare setting at scale.
- Strong conflict resolution experience.
- Strategic mindset with strong data analysis skills.
- Relevant Australian registration / governing body certification.
- Current drivers’ License.
- Working with Children Check.
- National Police Check.
- NDIS Workers Check.
Balancing Work and Life:
- Experience the freedom of Better Flex, a policy offering completely flexible hours.
- Enjoy the autonomy to schedule your day how you want, by booking appointments and writing reports at times that suit you and your participants, allowing for effective diary management.
- Access to leave benefits including paid study leave, parental leave, extended break (sabbatical) leave for up to six months for personal travel or pursuits, compassionate leave and the option to purchase additional leave.
- Benefit from a travel radius that's adaptable to both your office area and home, ensuring convenience and efficiency in your commute and participant visits.
- Opportunities to transfer interstate across our 30+ national offices.
Other Exciting Benefits:
- Better Rewards program to earn redeemable points for bonus pay, extra leave, PD, unique experiences, merchandise, gadgets, or charitable donations, rewarding your hard work with a variety of meaningful benefits.
- Referral Bonus Scheme.
- Wellness days.
- Special Interest Groups and In-Services
- Dedicated knowledge base for specialisation and professional learning
- Travel reimbursement paid monthly.
- Resource rooms and kits for community visits.
- Exclusive partnerships offering discounts and benefits.
Join Us:
To embark on this rewarding journey, click ‘Apply Now’. For a confidential chat or to explore alternative roles, reach out to Lizi at ********@BetterRehab.com.au. Learn more at www.betterrehab.com.au.
Commitment to Diversity:
At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to a fair and supportive recruitment process.
