Occupational Therapist - Clinical Lead

Job title: Occupational Therapist - Clinical Lead
Work Hours: Full-Time, 38hrs/week
Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per annum + super 
Location: Caulfield South, Melbourne
 
Our client is looking for a motivated, client-centric, outcome-focused Clinical LeadOccupational Therapist to join their leadership team and be instrumental in the growth and support of their new grad and junior OT's, as well as managing a small caseload.
 
The role involves:
Providing supervision to therapeutic employees, including new graduates
Ensuring therapists are providing high-quality, evidence-based & well-documented therapy.
Being available to answer questions from clinicians.
Assisting the recruitment team upon request
Helping new employees with scheduling, including their first month, induction, shadowing, training & supervision
Ensuring appropriate handover is completed when a member of the team leaves.
Networking with external companies, building relationships.
Liaising with management regularly to provide updates on staff performance & feedback.
Occasional interstate travel, assisting clinicians in other states (if required)
Managing a small caseload
 
Other responsibilities includes: 
Managing staff workloads & capacity, considering staff availability and service area
Managing complaints
Conducting performance appraisals for staff
Implementing performance management plan for staff if required
Managing department resources (including requests, sufficient stock levels & ensuring updates as required)
Liaising with other Clinical Leads to ensure consistency across the teams.
Regular meetings & communications with the Administrations team
Arranging internal PDs and learning opportunities
 
Essential Requirements:
Relevant Tertiary qualifications in related field
5+ years experience working in a relevant field (highly desirable)
Leadership & management experience of clinical staff (highly desirable)
Full AHPRA Registration
Working with Children Check (WWCC or Blue Card)
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination (or valid exemption)
Police Check
Driver’s license & access to a reliable vehicle
Car insurance
Professional Indemnity & Public Liability insurance
First Aid certificate (desirable)
 
Benefits:
Opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled group of existing Clinical Leads & Managers
Ability to influence company-wide initiatives
Flexible working arrangements
Achievable KPI bonuses
Loyalty bonuses
Benefits, discounts & rewards with premier retail & service partners
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Clearly defined career progression opportunities
Professional Development allowance
Paid study leave
Annual leave loading included
Laptop & mobile phone
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