Senior Occupational Therapist – Deer Park / Thomastown

NeuroRehab Allied Health Network exists to empower people with a neurological condition to live life full of choice, inclusion and new possibilities. 

Our core values are - We’re on your team, We Innovate, We are Enthusiastic and We Expand Horizons!

We are a respected, multi-disciplinary rehabilitation service catering to the unique needs of people with neurological conditions. With a team of over 230, we provide the most comprehensive allied health services in our sector with innovative rehabilitation centres across Melbourne, Geelong, Hobart and Albury along with an extensive home visit and community-based service.

At NeuroRehab we believe we have created a great team member support package. Here is why we think you’ll find us awesome:

• Supervision & Support – NeuroRehab’s Occupational Therapy team have skilled senior clinicians, team leaders, & clinical manager whom are happy to support your growth and development.
• PD & Workshops – You’ll receive a personal budget to use on courses of your choice and have the ability to attend the vast range of workshops we host at NeuroRehab! Check our Learn tab on our website for more information.
• Team member package – A base salary of $85,000 – 109,000pa depending on experience PLUS a personal company car, fuel card to assist with the travels, a work laptop and phone to separate work and play, and an efficiency payment structure to reward your efforts. If you decide to opt out of the company car, you can use your own personal car and be provided a higher base salary and a travel reimbursement instead.
• Health and Wellbeing – On top of annual leave and personal leave entitlements, we offer a range of leave benefits to support your health and well-being! This includes Wellbeing Leave, Paid Parental Leave scheme and a NeuroRehab Adventure Leave perk for team members to explore!
• Culture – NeuroRehab focuses on ensuring we have a fun and supportive culture. We are yet again a certified Great Place to Work Australia 2024 and have been recognized as one of Australia’s Best WorkPlaces for the past 3 years running. We take feedback seriously and will always look to make improvements. We host a range of organisational events and you’ll have dedicated Occupational Therapy team events as well.
• Flexibility – NeuroRehab also provides a flexible work environment with working from home as standard across our roles. You can also choose to enter a 4-day compressed work week or a 9-day fortnight set-up, rather than the traditional 5 days per week.

Senior Occupational Therapist role at NeuroRehab

We are searching for a creative and confident Senior Occupational Therapist to join our supportive multidisciplinary Melbourne team. The home clinic will be based in Thomastown or Deer Park for either of our West and North catchments. The position at hand is ideal for applicants with full-time availability, however, applications with part-time availability or those seeking school-friendly hours are welcome to apply.

The caseload will be working with the adult population and assisting people with traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, MS, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and a diverse range of other neurological conditions.

Clinical snapshot

• Delivery of therapeutic services including OT assessments, interventions, treatment planning, education, and reporting.
• Prescription and funding requests of AT as required.
• Support clients with a person-centred approach, to promote inclusion and new possibilities.
• Collaborate with a well-structured multidisciplinary team.
• Supervision of less experienced OTs.

NeuroRehab Career Pathways

At NeuroRehab, we are committed to your career growth and have established career pathways to accommodate your interests. The Career Pathways we have developed at NeuroRehab allow team members the option between three different streams:

• Management – Interests in leading and managing a team of therapists
  
• Education – Interests in students/supervision and in-service preparations
  
• Clinical Passion – becoming an expert in a specific treatment technique/s

NeuroRehab clients

Our clients are predominantly NDIS participants and some TAC and My Aged Care-funded clients.

Requirements

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• 3+ years of Occupational Therapy experience.
• Successful candidates are required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screen.
• Full COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination.

Desirable

• Experience working within an NDIS framework.
• Familiarity, knowledge and understanding of prescribing a range of assistive technology.

Diversity and Inclusion

At NeuroRehab Allied Health Network, we strive for a culture of inclusivity and celebrate the diversity and diverse perspectives of our team members and community. Applications from all cultures and backgrounds, gender identities, physical abilities, religions, and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply for our roles.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land & pay our respects to Elders past, present & emerging.

We will interview applications as they come through, do not hesitate to submit your interest! If you’re looking for a no-commitment chat, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.