Description:
Fantastic leadership opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our warm & collaborative team
About Adaptability TherapyAdaptability Therapy is a friendly and progressive multi-disciplinary allied health team in South East QLD committed to providing allied health services for children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities. We provide a range of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology services to people of all ages, from infants up to those who are ageing.
Starting from day one you will enjoy workplace flexibility, autonomy and an un-paralleled work-life balance. Our team benefits from a wealth of opportunities to collaborate and learn from each other, as well as from structured development and training opportunities.
The role
An exciting opportunity is now available for an Occupational Therapist - Team Lead to join our team, working with a diverse caseload and a strong focus on genuine capacity building.
This is a position where your demonstrated experience as a leader will further strengthen the Generalist (Adult) service within our wider service offering. You will maintain a caseload along with contributing to quality improvement, day to day leadership along with providing mentoring and support for our Generalist (Adult) team clinicians.
This role is home and community-based with regular travel to client locations and you will provide the highest-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention working with a diverse caseload.
What you'll do
As an Occupational Therapist:
- Provide functional and psychosocial assessments using a range of tools and approaches
- Design & implement client-centred, evidence based interventions
- Design therapy plans that are holistic, centred around a person’s aspirations and define clear outcomes
- Guide equipment decisions relating to daily activities and assistive technology (where appropriate, or lean on our in-house experts for support with this)
- Participate in regular supervision and mentoring
- Participate in regular professional development opportunities (both internal & external)
- Contribute to shaping and growing the Generalist (Adult) OT service within a dynamic environment
- Drive the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the team, guided by the Occupational Therapy Lead
- Provide operational and clinical management to the Generalist (Adult) OT Team to ensure our services are consistent and of best practice
- Provide operational and clinical supervision to the Generalist (Adult) OT Team
- Mentor and support team on a day-to-day basis
- Flexible and family-friendly workplace – we walk the talk on this! Our team enjoys hours flexibility, so you can juggle the demands of family life with work. Never miss out on an important social, school, or day-care event again!
- Great place to work – over a quarter of our current team were referred by our existing team members. Our fantastic staff retention rates speak for themselves.
- Top of the market salary package - you'll be recognised for your experience and skills with a substantial base salary and benefits.
- Additional benefits - you'll also be provided with a car or generous car allowance (or company vehicle, if eligible), iPhone, iPad and laptop to ensure you can perform at your best. Our clinics and travel kits are well resourced.
- Supportive working environment, with a focus on quality not quantity - we don't focus on numbers, we care about outcomes and you will be supported by other senior clinicians and management to make sure you are doing the best job possible for your clients. We have 3 Senior clinicians for every early career therapist within the practice.
- Metered caseload - gradual build up to give you a steady and supported start.
- Job security - we are a well-established practice that has worked hard on maintaining our strong position in the community, giving you the comfort of long-term job security.
- Growth Opportunities - we are experiencing phenomenal growth and we would like you to grow with us. Opportunities to specialise in areas of preferred practice and explore career progression within the company.
- Ongoing development - Be supported in your development as a Senior OT with frequent opportunities for check ins, supervision and mentoring.
- 3 days paid study leave + CPD Allowance - invest in your development with financial support to attend external training opportunities.
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- NDIS Worker Screening Check or ability to obtain
- A professional, warm and open mindset
- Demonstrated experience leading a team of Allied Health professionals
- Demonstrated NDIS clinical experience
- Current valid drivers licence & reliable vehicle; ability and willingness to drive as required
To register your interest in this position, please click the " APPLY " button and attach a copy of your CV and a detailed cover letter outlining your experience against the above requirements.
3 Apr 2024;
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