Occupational Therapist - Community Role- Graduates Welcome | Bendigo

• Job title: Occupational Therapist - Community role- Graduates welcome
• Bendigo

Location: Bendigo, VIC The Client, a registered NDIS health provider, offers a diverse array of community-based, allied health services to individuals of all ages and abilities.

The role requires the provision of evidence-based services through multiple delivery models, including telehealth, community visits, and centre-based services.

Referrals can originate via the NDIS, Medicare, or private sources.

This is a mobile role, offering the flexibility to work from home or the company's hubs when not conducting client appointments.

Key Responsibilities

The professional will be responsible for a range of duties focused on maximizing client function and engagement:

• Assessing and providing interventions for children and adults living with a range of disabilities.
• Working within the NDIS framework to maximize clients' level of function, capacity, and social engagement.
• Assisting clients with assistive technology assessment, recommendations, and applications (in relevant fields).
• Completing timely documentation and report writing.
• Managing a varied caseload.
• Meeting company professional expectations (e. g., meeting billables and effective client management).
• Attending meetings, supervision, and personal development sessions (as required).
• Building relationships with key stakeholders, including therapists, clients, and referral sources.
• Working across leading software platforms and online tools.

This position provides a unique opportunity to significantly impact the lives of others, leading to a profound sense of reward for one's work.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must possess the following qualifications and checks

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in a related field.
• Discipline-specific professional registration (i. e., AHPRA).
• Working with Children Check (WWCC or Blue Card).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination (or valid exemption).
• Police Check & International Police Check (only applicable to individuals who have lived overseas).
• Drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Car insurance.
• Professional Indemnity & Public Liability insurance.
• First Aid (optional).
• Employee Benefits

The Client's leadership team prioritizes therapist satisfaction and appreciation, exemplified by an open-door policy and ongoing opportunities to provide feedback for company improvement.

Additional benefits include

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Achievable KPI bonuses and Loyalty bonuses.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Benefits, discounts, and rewards with premier retail and service partners.
• Clearly defined career progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive New Graduate Program.
• Professional Development allowance and Paid study leave.
• Annual leave loading included.
• Provision of a Laptop & mobile phone and a Toll pass.
• Opportunity to learn from and be supported by senior clinicians within multidisciplinary teams.
• Guest speaker events covering interesting and relevant topics.
• Social events, team building, and well-being activities.
• Opportunities to live and base oneself almost anywhere in Australia.
• Unlimited drinks and snacks at all company hubs.
• Access to a library of online resources and assessment tools.