Occupational Therapist

Established in 2019, Wide Bay Therapy is a locally owned and operated allied health clinic offering assessment and interventions across the lifespan.  We value ourselves on providing expert evidenced based interventions to clients and their families in the Gympie, Wide Bay and South Burnett regions.  We are looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our growing and dynamic team.  Full time work hours are available, with flexible working arrangements encouraged and supported, as staff well-being is important to us.  Options could include a nine-day fortnight, part time or flexible rosters.  

This position is located in Gympie and is dedicated to improving the lives of young people, their families and adults in our community.   You will be joining an experienced team of OT’s, Early Intervention Specialist Educators and Therapy Assistants and will work in the community and clinic, across a wide range of caseloads. NDIS, MAC & Medicare are the leading funding bodies managed by Wide Bay Therapy, with the majority of the work in the NDIS space. You will have your choice of adults, paediatrics or a split caseload. We will support career development and special interests where possible.  New graduates are encouraged to apply as we provide comprehensive career development and guidance.  

Your role will include:

• Providing personalised and goal centred interventions with the potential to start group support within your chosen caseload.
• Work with clients, their families and key stakeholders to create individualised plans
• Complete comprehensive assessments
• Complete and provide detailed and accurate reports and applications as required by the client or funding body, as well as contributing to multi-disciplinary team reports. 
• Work collaboratively with other OT’s and Specialist Educator to develop holistic therapy plans for ongoing intervention and support programs
• High level of communication and commitment to client relations
• Prescription and trialling of assistive technologies relevant to your role.  
• Proficient computer skills, excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience working with children is preferred, however, mentoring and support is provided for any level of experience. 

What we can offer you:

• Part-time or full-time employment including flexible working conditions to suit your lifestyle and family.
• Generous remuneration package according to your years of experience, which is competitive and above industry award.
• A mixed caseload of adult & paediatric clients, with the option of specialisation in an area of your choice, depending on your career goals
• Generous professional development allowance
• Laptop, phone and access to a company vehicle
• Regular team meetings with in-house transdisciplinary professional development
• Senior OT on hand to provide professional supervision and mentoring.
• Experienced Practice Manager to support your role, ensuring that your clinical skills are maximised without excessive administrative duties. 
• End of year incentives when KPI’s are met throughout the year. 
• A bonus day off on your birthday. 
• Fun work culture that nurtures learning, integrity, and passion for our work. 

Minimum requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualification
• Current AHPRA registration
• Current NDIS worker screening (or eligible for)
• Current QLD drivers licence
• National Police Check (or eligible for)
• Current CPR & First Aid certificate

For more information about this role, you can phone Director, Christine, on 0419 970 ***. Please submit your current resume and cover letter application via email to *********@widebaytherapy.com.au