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Form of work- New Grad Packages Starting from $90,000 pa + AHPRA Registration, yearly bonus and professional development allowance
- Dynamic & Reputable Speech & OT Practice
- Full, Part Time and Contract Available – work the days and hours that suit you – work life balance
Occupational Therapy Aide positions available transitioning to Occupational Therapist position upon graduation
About The Opportunity
We have a position available for an Occupational Therapist to join our company to service the Gold Coast region with the potential to earn a package starting at $90,000 per annum.
New graduates are encouraged to apply. There are full or part-time and job share opportunities available.
About The Company
Spot4you & Spot4kids has over 30 years of experience providing exceptional Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Psychology services to our clients. Our therapists are primarily mobile therapists, servicing clients in their school, day care, nursing home or home environments, however we also have clinics in multiple locations across Australia.
As one of the original organisations in Australia to offer mobile therapy/community work, SPOT is well known and held in high regard for our paediatric and mobile community work. However, in the last decade we have also built a stellar reputation in the:
- Aged Care
- Adult
- Mental Health and
- Disability sectors.
We are now emerging as the preferred provider for allied health assessments in many areas including:
- My Aged Care home support assessments
- Independent (comprehensive) Assessments Trial (rolling out in 2024 as the streamlined assessment model)
- AN-ACC residential aged care assessments
- Pre and Post Surgery assessment trial (currently on hold)
- Active Assessment Trial
- NDIA Assessments for NDIS
- and many workforce assessments
We work extensively with Aboriginal Medical Centres and in rural indigenous communities, conduct functional capacity assessments, do significant locum/ fly in/fly out work and deliver education and training programs to schools, preschools and other organisations.
A career with SPOT will give you:
- Diversity of many different caseloads: ATSI, CALD, rural, remote, aged, paediatrics, adults, disability, brain injury
- Opportunities to be involved in new national pilots and programs.
- All expenses paid locum work throughout Australia giving you the opportunity to travel and work
- With two years supervised practice OTs have the opportunity to become mental health registered
- Opportunities for supervising students and new graduates (for those more experienced therapists)
- Experience in many different areas
- Supervision and support from one of the most supportive organisations
- Working in one of the longest running, reputable practices, and the original “SPOT”
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Flexible working hours
- Working in some of the most beautiful towns in Australia and/or the most vibrant cities
About the role
The primary purpose of this position is to work predominantly with children, providing screening and assessments, individual and group therapy, teletherapy, and education in the Gold Coast region.
The role will suit an Occupational Therapist with a particular interest in working with young children with additional needs, and their families, but who is also looking for a diverse range of experience, including but not limited to being involved with aged care assessments, pilot allied health programs, rural and remote locum work, ATSI programs and more.
About You
The successful candidate will be a Qualified Occupational Therapist (or final year student):
Additionally, you will have:
- AHPRA registration (post graduation)
- A current Drivers Licence and reliable vehicle
- A current WWC, blue card and laptop
- The ability to work independently and efficiently
- Excellent communication, time management, and client management skills
What's in it for You?
- Great remuneration package
- AHPRA registration paid
- Yearly bonus
- Professional development allowance
- Mobile phone and travel allowances
- Weekly mentoring calls | Ongoing Training & Career Development
Apply today at **********@spot4you.com.au and don't miss out on starting this rewarding opportunity as soon as possible!
In addition to qualified therapists, we are also looking to appoint an Allied Health Assistant or Occupational Therapy Aide to service this area providing mobile therapy services to new clients and an established caseload within the same populations.
This role would suit those currently studying in the Allied Health Sciences seeking part time or casual employment. This role would give you the opportunity to kick start your career early, working with experienced therapists and potentially securing employment as a qualified therapist at the end of your studies.
Requirements for this role include:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance/relevant qualification or willingness to complete this training within two years of commencement or OT/SP student/undergraduate
- OT with lapsed registration
- OT from overseas or previous relevant experience in allied health aide work
Start Date: March 2024 or as agreed
Please email your cover letter and CV to **********@spot4you.com.au
