At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team of Occupational Therapists while managing your own caseload.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Woolloongabba focused on client outcomes and professional growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, career progression, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Engage in social events and well-being activities while working in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by mentoring new grads and shaping the future of therapy.
- Qualifications: 8+ years experience in Occupational Therapy with leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 $ per year.
Work
Location: Woolloongabba, Queensland
Our client is looking for a motivated, client-centric, outcome-focused Lead Occupational 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
- 8+ 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
- Clearly defined career progression opportunities
- Professional Development allowance
- Provide Visa Sponsorship
- Annual leave loading included
- Opportunity to learn & be supported by other senior clinicians within multidisciplinary teams
- Social events, team building & well-being activities
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Senior Occupational Therapist in Brisbane employer: Tools4Life Ot
Join a dynamic team in Woolloongabba as a Senior Occupational Therapist, where you'll not only lead and mentor new graduates but also enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and flexible working arrangements. With competitive salary packages, achievable KPI bonuses, and opportunities for career progression, this role offers a meaningful pathway to enhance your skills while making a significant impact on client outcomes. Experience a workplace that values collaboration, well-being, and continuous learning, making it an excellent choice for those seeking rewarding employment.
