Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

ClearSky Allied Health

ClearSky empowers our clients’ journey to a positive state of mind.
 

• Tingalpa, Brisbane QLD
• Full time
• Flexible remuneration packages to $120k + Super

ClearSky Allied Health has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our organisation. As part of an expanding team of allied health professionals, you will work with our highly diverse range of participants and collaborate with like-minded colleagues, to deliver meaningful support services in a vibrant and welcoming environment that fosters growth and professional opportunities.

About us

ClearSky Allied Health is an innovative and thriving allied health and support coordination organisation operating out of Brisbane with participants across Southeast Queensland and, through telehealth, nation-wide. Our growing team represents over 150 years of experience across a variety of disciplines. Driven by our values of respect, integrity, resilience, collaboration, and excellence we bring a creative and tailored approach to developing solutions for our clients.

The quality of our work is reflected through a clear understanding of our purpose. We describe our purpose through ClearSky Allied Health’s vision, mission, and values.

Our mission is to be a leader in championing the unique value of our clients and to support their inclusion as part of their community.

About the opportunity

An exciting, newly created role exists for a highly motivated an Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a chance to be part of something exciting, to grow with our organisation, and to be a part of a collaborative, energetic, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence based, person centred assessment, clinical management, and intervention to people with a cognitive, physical, or psychosocial disability in line with NDIS goals.
• Represent ClearSky and assigned NDIS participants at NDIS planning and associated meetings in matters associated with Occupational Therapy.
• Manage a caseload of NDIS participants in their natural settings who may present with increasing complexity, multiple co-morbidities, and functional limitations across multiple areas of their life.
• Assess the need for modifications to home and other environments accessed by people with a developmental, intellectual, or physical disability.
• Use occupation assessment checklist(s) and follow prescription requirements and processes when prescribing or recommending equipment.
• Provide a range of intervention strategies to address needs that relate to, activities of daily living, functional performance, fine motor skills, motor planning, sensory processing, perceptual motor, handling, and sensory integration of Behavioural Competencies.
• Assess the equipment needs of NDIS participants in relation to daily activities including sleeping, sitting, safe transport, and personal care.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy.
• Previous experience in Occupational Therapy.
• Pre-existing registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with participants, their families and service providers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation.
• Ability to work to productivity targets.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment as well as autonomously and take ownership of a caseload of participants.
• Hold a current WWCC (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid & CPR.
• Hold a valid Australian driver’s license.

What we offer

• Flexible renumeration options packaging including a phone, laptop, and company vehicle for both personal and business (if selected).
• Payment of annual professional registration fees.
• Ongoing training and professional development each year to participate in external opportunities in paid work time.
• Employee Assistance Program to further support wellbeing.
• Vehicle allowance or use of a company vehicle.
• Financial incentives for going above and beyond in your role.

ClearSky Allied Health is an equal-opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion. We appreciate all applications received, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.