Outback Therapy is currently looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide services in our newly established Lightning Ridge clinic.
Outback Therapy is a branch of Raymond Terrace Therapy, providing a multidisciplinary team approach. Services are provided within the clinic, home, community and partnered health facilities.
We provide therapy to all ages and abilities. Our current therapies include; Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Speech Pathology. Our business is a registered NDIS provider for early intervention supports and therapy supports.
Occupational Therapist Position summary
- New Graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists welcome to apply
- Full time position
- Professional development budget
- Employer paid Supervision program
- Provision of Therapist iPad and Telstra sim
About Lightning Ridge
Home to the rare black opal, Lightning Ridge is a unique and historic opal mining town in Outback NSW. Marvel at extraordinary gems in opal stores or try your hand at fossicking, relax in artesian bore baths and discover why visitors have long been attracted to this colourful town.
Become the new opal hunter! Or relax and enjoy the tree change and change of pace.
About the role
We are interested in speaking with all levels of experience:
- New graduate Occupational Therapist
- Experienced Occupational Therapist
As a new graduate or an experienced Occupational Therapist you will join our private practice and provide clinical services within our Outback Therapy clinic. This role will support the provision of Occupational Therapy services with a strong focus on paediatric clients. Our Occupational Therapy team consists of a variety of skills and experience.
The role will support the provision of Occupational Therapy services within the clinic, use of clinic rooms, sensory space and in the community. We have a fleet of company cars to access the community, whether this is a school, preschool or a client’s home.
You will develop your ability to provide a comprehensive range of assessments and interventions for individuals living with mild to complex needs. Our practice has a large variety of standardised assessments on hand to aid in assessment and outcome.
What is in it for you?
- Full time position
- Work life balance with option for ADO (accumulated day off) for FTE
- Salary $80,000 to $115,000 Plus super
- Accommodation supported: As part of the package, accommodation may be provided
- Use of company car pool for community appointments
- Great Company Culture with fantastic benefits, such as incentives, team building and flexible working arrangements
- Professional development budget
- Employer paid Supervision program
- Provision of Therapist iPad and Telstra sim
- Join a energetic, passionate team working within a modern growing practice
- Eligibility for NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN) for a Relocation $5k Grant
- Eligibility for RDN Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP), up to 10k for CPD per year.
Essential criteria:
- Bachelor degree or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience with paediatric occupational therapy services: Early Intervention (0-7), Childhood, Adolescents and young Adults
- Professional Indemnity insurance
- Working with Children check
- Police check
- Valid driver’s license
- First Aid
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team to support the delivery of safe, efficient and high quality care to patients.
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of NDIS practice standards
- Information Technology competence: e.g. Google Suite and practice management system skills (Our practice software is Cliniko)
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Join Us
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please email your cover letter and resume, including a brief response to each of the essential and desirable criteria. info@outback-therapy.com
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