Senior Occupational Therapist

Location Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia Occupational Therapist   Full time hours, s enior experience   preferred All applications will be considered       Join our Dynamic team in   Port Macquari e :    As part of our team in Port   Macquarie   you have the opportunity to learn and grow within a multidisciplinary team alongside 9 therapists. Our   Speechies , Physios and OTs have a mindset of continuous improvement and community engagement, and our self-identified team values   are:   Kind, supportive,   trusting   and agile.

Our caseload at Port Macquarie is   very diverse   with about 75% clients with CP+ and 25% other disabilities (ASD, GDD   etc ) with   a fairly even   spread of   paediatric   and adult clients. Working in a regional area provides opportunity for rapid career development; therapists will have the opportunity to work with a huge breadth of diagnoses, ages, and disability types, as well as custom   moulded   seating, high-tech AAC, early intervention and complex mealtime management.

The clinic is exceptionally well-resourced with 4 specialist treatment rooms, Pool cars, ceiling hoists, eye-gaze technology, magic carpet,   huge selection   of toys, full switch kit (environmental access), wheelchair scale etc. Whilst   the majority of   your clients will be seen in the clinic (about 75%) we also visit some clients in their homes or community settings. We work on a ‘regional outreach’ model, meaning we service large community hubs in clustered blocks.

The frequency of our visits varies, but we will service clients across Port Macquarie/Wauchope,   Taree , Forster, Kempsey, and Coffs Harbour. Port Macquarie is a major regional   hub,   you can get the   flavour   of a rural environment whilst still having with access to all necessary resources, lower property costs compared to other coastal towns, and almost no traffic/commute challenges. Wh at makes CPA special ?

Professional Develop ment :   w e are a   registered training organisation ,   providing you with   a detailed learning journey   and   1:1   guidance from   a clinical educato r   throughout your career. Teamwork:   j oin a n   experienced multidisciplinary team ,   including SP, OT, PT and EP,   working collaboratively to provide   care   to clients   A Rewarding Caseload :   working   with diverse clients and complex disability can be incredibl y rewarding , with   a direct positive impact   on   clients'   daily experience and   independence .

Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provide   evidence-based   intervention focused on achieving the client's goals   Career Growth:   a   diverse range of career pathways are possible for you including   research , clinical governance,   specialisation   and management opportunities   Flexibility:   y ou will work in both the clinic and community with options for part time, full time, compressed hours or negotiated start/finish times that work for you.

Wh at We Offer ? Salary:   c linical s alaries are graded with an approximate range of $80-140k   incl super   incl ud ing   tax free   packag ing ;   f or more   information,   please discuss with our recruitment team. Investment in YOU:   receive   professional development   opportunities valued   up to $20,000   in your first year and $10,000   each   year after that . Relocation allowance:   i f   you're   moving for this   role,   we offer a n   allowance of   up to   $5 , 00 0, T&Cs apply      Tax Benefits:   reduce   your taxable income   further   with   an   optional $2,650 t hrough   the   meal s and   entertainment   benefit .

Discounted Gym Membership:   a ccess to Fitness Passport membership for you and your family   A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3   additional   days of leave,   12 weeks of parental leave ,   2 weeks of partner leave , compassionate leave, and options for   additional   pre-paid leave. Eligib