New Graduate OT role – Community-Based Private Practice, Sydney

No billable targets- ever!

About the role:  

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed new graduate applicants to join our growing team on a permanent part-time or full-time basis. Whilst our clinical focus area is in home modifications, this new grad position will foster the growth of clinicians across a range of community based interventions.

 The role will involve: 

• Working with a community based adult caseload across a variety of aged care, disability and insurance based funding bodies

• Providing occupational therapy services to clients across the lifespan, presenting with a range of physical, cognitive, and neurological conditions, disabilities, injuries and co-morbidities.

• Administering occupational therapy assessments in the areas of; functional capacity, cognitive capacity, functional mobility, environmental modifications, assistive technology, falls prevention, and community access.

• Writing reports to detail assessment outcomes, including preparing high quality technical diagrams using CAD software.

• Travelling across all areas of Sydney, Greater Sydney and regional communities in NSW.

• Designing, planning and implementing interventions to meet client goals using a range of best practice approaches and evidence-based assessment tools, including, but not limited to environmental design, equipment prescription, functional skill building, and capacity building.

• Working as part of an allied health team and activiley participating  in caseload management, multidisciplinary team meetings and a collaborative model of practice. 

• Engaging with relevant stakeholders including building professionals, case managers, support coordinators, home modifications providers,  and equipment suppliers help your clients achieve their goals. 

 Essential Criteria: 

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

• Registration with AHPRA

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Working with Children’s Check

• Current Police Record Check

• Australian driver’s license and access to a vehicle (minimum 2 year driving experience in Australia with a full drivers license)

 Desirable Criteria:

• Experience use of Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) programs ie OTDraw, SketchUp, Visio, AutoCAD, OTSketch

• Experience working within a community private setting in Australia

• Knowledge and understanding of the My Aged Care (MAC) and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) funding schemes

About You: 

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our team. We are strong advocates for fostering a positive and supportive working culture and environment. We seek applicants who will help us continue to grow our private practice while providing evidence-based occupational therapy to our clients & the highest level of customer service to our referral partners.

 Why work with us: 

• We offer a comprehensive New Graduate Program specifically designed to nurture and enhance your occupational therapy journey. The program starts with a reduced caseload, which gradually increases as your confidence and skills grow.

• Our dynamic and supportive team is led by Director Angie, who has over 20 years of experience in community practice and a wealth of knowledge as a clinical educator. Angie will design a customised 12-month mentoring program for you, including regular clinical supervision and monthly professional development (PD) sessions to help you achieve the goals identified in your Learning & Development Plan.

• All of our Senior Clinicians are also Clinical Educators with extensive experience in university teaching, supervising OT students, and mentoring new graduates. With our diverse range of clinical expertise, you can be confident that you won’t need to seek external support elsewhere. 

• We have a strong and positive culture of learning and service excellence, offering both internal PD opportunities and an external PD allowance of $1,000. You won’t need to worry about meeting billable targets—ever! We understand that with the right systems in place, you can flourish and focus on developing your clinical reasoning and OT skills without the pressure of meeting set daily KPIs. We want to invest in the right people and will take the time to listen to your individual needs. Our priority is employing individuals who will bring a positive presence to our team.

• We are advocates for creating a healthy work-life balance. Positive mental health and well-being are deeply ingrained in our business model and are values we are very passionate about. As such, you will have the flexibility to structure your day and weekly schedule in a way that works best for you.

• We believe in fostering an inspiring workspace and culture. You will benefit from a hybrid working model that includes a mix of office days, work-from-home days, and "on the road" days! From our open-plan office space to our quarterly team-building events, we want you to look forward to each day at work.

• We value diversity and inclusivity, recognising how individual differences contribute to our company’s culture and business outcomes. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to express their interest as potential candidates. This includes, but is not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; LGBTQI individuals; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse individuals; mature-age applicants; and people with disabilities.

• You will receive a work mobile phone, laptop, ergonomic WFH accessories, as well as licenses and subscriptions to OTDraw, SketchUp, OccupationalTherapy.com, Otuition, and Your OT Tutor. Additionally, you will enjoy a 12-month membership to OT Australia.

 If you are passionate, innovative, value a healthy work-life balance and believe that Inclusive OT might be a good fit for you, please submit your CV and tailored Cover Letter to: info@inclusiveot.com.au