Occupational Therapist

Location

Occupational Therapist 

Full time, open to part time for the right applicant  

Join our Dynamic team inPort Macquarie: 

As part of our team in PortMacquarie you have the opportunity to join an experienced multidisciplinary team alongside 7 therapists. Our team ofSpeechies, Physios and OTs haveadopta strong team culture and our self-identified team values include being kind, supportive,trusting and agile in everything that we do. 

A typical client caseload at CPA includes working with people living with Cerebral palsy and similar conditions in the majority with >70% being 0-18. Working in a regional area provides opportunity for rapid career development; therapists will have the opportunity to work with a breadth of diagnoses, ages, and disability types, as well as custommoulded seating, high-tech AAC, early intervention and complex mealtime management. 

The Port Macquarie 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. Whilstthe majority of your clients will be seen in the clinic (about 70%) 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 regionalhub, you can get theflavour 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. 

What makes CPA special?  

• Professional Development:we are aregistered training organisation, providing you with a detailed learning journeyand1:1 guidance froma clinical educator throughout your career. 

• Teamwork:join an experienced multidisciplinary team, including SP, OT, PT and EP,working collaboratively to providecareto clients 

• A Rewarding Caseload:working with diverse clients and complex disability can be incredibly rewarding, with a direct positive impactonclients'daily experience and independence. 

• Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provideevidence-based intervention focused on achieving the client's goals 

• Career Growth:a diverse range of career pathways are possible for you includingresearch, clinical governance,specialisation and management opportunities 

• Flexibility:you will work in both the clinic and community with options for part time, full time, compressedhours or negotiated start/finish times that work for you. 

What We Offer?   

• Salary:clinical salaries are graded with an approximate range of $80-140kincl super includingtax free packaging;for moreinformation, please discuss with our recruitment team. 

• Investment in YOU:receiveprofessional developmentopportunities valuedup to $20,000in your first year and $10,000eachyear after that. 

• Relocation allowance:ifyou're moving for thisrole,we offer an allowance ofup to$5,000, T&Cs apply   

• Tax Benefits:reduce your taxable incomefurther withanoptional $2,650 throughthemeals andentertainmentbenefit.   

• Discounted Gym Membership:access to Fitness Passport membership for you and your family 

• A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3additional days of leave,12 weeks of parental leave,2 weeks of partner leave, compassionate leave, and options foradditional pre-paid leave.  

Eligibility Criteria:  

• Relevant qualifications inOccupational Therapy 

• Evidence of currentAHPRAregistration. 

• A current driver's license and your own vehicle 

Our Values:  

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity andequitable opportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and TorresStraitIslander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.  

We are passionate, respectful, ethical,curiousand courageous. Great Minds Think Differently. 

Ready to Join Us?   

Apply through this job advert! 

We are committed tosupportinginclusivity for anyone with diverse needs and lived experience.Workplaceadjustments can be discussedto create asafeandcomfortable workplace that supportsyourhealth, abilities,andpersonal needs. 

More information aboutworking for CPA: 

For the safety of staff and clientswe haveassessed that this rolerequires a medium level of physical functionality, more details can be foundhere.   

Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds and advocates forthe rights of clients, we areachild safe organisation and all workersmust adhere to theNDIS Worker Code of Conduct. 

We have assessed this role type as requiring a Medium level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.