Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Campbelltown (community and clinic-based services)

Northwest Sydney (community-based services)

What's On Offer:

• PD budget and internal support levels depending on experience 
• Opportunities for group-based peer clinical support in the employee’s schedule.
• Salary Packaging

Who we are looking for:

• The person who is driven to continue the Legacy McCall which is to be a leader of ABILITY in the community. 
• A person who’s drive is to provide outstanding levels of support to individuals under their care and is consistent in their approach to those standards. 
• A person who’s career development drives their personal performance and therefore moving the needle towards their personal life goals. 
• A person who is driven to working within a high performing Team and to build on the foundations of our current Team. A person who will strive to continue the identity and culture of our Organisation to future staff to feel. 

Who they will be joining:

• Established non-for-profit organisation that has added value to the lives of individuals since the 1950’s
• Supportive environment where we provide a framework for an individual grow in their career
• By supporting our staff, we know that our clients will reap the benefits of high care standards

Why would you join us:

• Every Day's A New Adventure: Say goodbye to monotonous routines; your caseload will be as diverse as a colour palette. This means you can establish a broad skill set before honing your skills…. unless you already know the area, you want to focus on - then share it with us so we can help you dive deep.
• You Matter: Join a passionate, multidisciplinary team that values you as an individual while guiding your personal and professional growth.
• Team Spirit: Collaborate with a spectrum of professionals in our multidisciplinary family, including SPs, OTs, Physios, and Music Therapists. 
• Unlimited Growth: As we expand, your career horizons will broaden within our growing organisation.

About the role

• Plan, deliver and evaluate a person’s ability to carry out essential daily tasks which build on their current strengths, needs and priorities.
• In-clinic and community based occupational therapy assessments including all areas of activities of daily living, mobility and home safety:
  • Equipment prescription and relevant clinical justification (basic equipment through to more complex specialized equipment
  • Recommendation of community-based services 
  • Equipment applications for a variety of government equipment programs
  • Compensable client assessment, intervention and report writing
  • Communicating assessed needs clearly and precisely to client and funding
    organisation within appropriate time frames
• Providing clients with all available options / solutions within assessment brief and
  NDIS funding guidelines.
• Completing relevant paperwork relating to assessments (both clinical and administrative) to a high standard, including client file case notes.
• Liaison with other community-based organisations and GPs etc. to ensure best practice in holistic client focused care.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, families, team members and other key stakeholders.
• Commitment to the ongoing development of McCall and its services.
• Support and supervision of less experienced colleagues within the organisation.
• Assist with quality induction of new staff members as required and supervision of students.
• Ensure compliance with our duty of care to clients (Code of Practice).
• Responsible for ensuring that McCall Gardens Services complies with its legal requirements and strives for best practice in the provision of a safe workplace for all
• Work within the policies and procedures of the organisation particularly those promoting a safe working environment (including OH&S procedures)

About you

As a positive role model with a can-do attitude, you will have a high degree of initiative and strong desire to achieve outstanding results for your clients. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience working within and an understanding of the NDIS framework, including a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals and their families/carers.
• At least two years’ experience working as an accredited Occupational therapist within the NDIS, Aged Care or private sectors.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Willingness to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and support needs of our participants.
• A willingness to understand and fulfill McCall Gardens' Vision, Mission, Values.
• Strong administrative skills ensuring accuracy of processes and documents.
• A practical approach to problem-solving, decision making and balancing priorities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development within both work time and personal time, including maintaining up to date knowledge of evidence-based practice.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Applied (Occupational Therapy) or, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or, Masters of Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Cleared and valid police check
• Cleared and valid Working with Children Check
• Cleared and valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate 
• Professional Indemnity Insurance (cover for minimum $10 million)
• Valid driver’s license (role requires travel to deliver services)
• Must satisfy all visa requirements for working in Australia

How to apply

If you are interested in joining McCall Gardens Community, please provide the following:

Cover Letter: The cover letter must outline why you are interested in joining the McCall Gardens’ team, must address the above key selection criteria.

Resume: which clearly outlines any work experience and qualifications you have that would contribute to your success in this role.

The successful applicant must undergo a NDIS Workers Check. McCall Gardens is an EEO employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all members of the community. McCall Gardens appreciates the time and effort candidates have taken to submit their applications, however, please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted via phone.

Further enquiries

If you have further enquiries regarding the position, please contact Brad Sculley - General Manager (Allied Health) 0484332***