Occupational Therapist

Mobile/clinic/community based

Excellent salary package dependent on experience

Cairns

A sea-change opportunity in Tropical Queensland!
Are you seeking an idyllic lifestyle in beautiful tropical North QLD? A well-established family-owned business is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

What we love about this role

  • Fabulous coastal lifestyle

  • Flexible ++ - full or part time, early years or experienced

  • Respect for your clinical scope – all referrals are screened and triaged by the lead OT, so you can be confident your caseload will be a good match for your clinical scope

  • Join a well-established team, known for the long tenure of team members

  • A big focus on internal education and professional development, with particular opportunities for somebody interested in lymphoedema

  • Varied caseload, but minimal (or no) NDIS – you won’t be doing FCA’s or seeing referrals for ASD, mental health etc

 Our client, a private occupational therapy practice based in Cairns, Queensland, is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team. As the gateway to Queensland’s tropical north, Cairns is a wonderful, laid-back city to call home. From Cairns, you can explore the Great Barrier Reef, venture inland to lush rainforest or relax and embrace the lifestyle.

If this role is of interest, reach out to Hayden for a confidential chat or more information – hayden@alliedhealthoz.com.au or 0478 903 880.
  
The Role
This is a varied role working with clients both in clinic and in the community. The role is extremely flexible – it can be part time or full time, and the caseload can be tailored to suit the experience of the therapist. Everyone from new grads through to those with plenty of experience is welcome to apply!

 If you DO NOT want a caseload of NDIS work – this could be the role for you. A typical day could involve home assessments to enhance your clients safety and independence, as well as rehab in the home. Think wheely walkers, mobility aids, threshold ramps, rails etc. You will work with clients under a range of funding streams, including aged care packages and DVA. An interest in lymphoedema management, pain management and/or hand therapy would be very welcome, although not essential. Experience in these areas is not necessary – this organisation is keen to invest in training somebody. You will have significant autonomy to manage your diary flexibly, with the support of a dedicated and efficient administration team.

Benefits

  • Flexible position, perfect for working parents, others with caring responsibilities or anybody for whom work-life balance is a priority

  • Competitive remuneration

  • Work with a team of passionate, skilled and experienced therapists

  • Be part of a well-established local OT provider, making a real difference in the community

  • Well-equipped clinic rooms in which to see your clients and complete administrative/non face-to-face tasks

  
Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA Registration. Those working toward AHPRA registration (either after an extended break from practice or relocating to Australia with an overseas qualification/experience) are welcome to apply, and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  

  • Current driver's license and own vehicle (work-related travel reimbursed as per the award)

  • An empathetic individual, able to build rapport with others successfully (both clients and colleagues)

  • Excellent communication and team skills.

  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about helping others.

About you

  • Bachelor or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy

  • Experience working as an occupational therapist, ideally at least 3 years or relevant prior working experience

  • Knowledge and experience working with people with disability

  • Provision of evidence-based assessment and interventions for a diverse range of clients

  • Experience working in the NDIS highly desirable

  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to attain)

  • Current AHPRA registration (or ability to attain)

If this sounds like the kind of role you’d love to know more about, hit the apply now button or get in touch with us to discuss it further!