Consultant Occupational Therapist

In Balance Health is seeking an innovative and passionate Consultant Occupational Therapist to join their growing multidisciplinary team. Only a short, relaxed drive out of Perth with flexible work conditions using a hybrid model of service delivery… face to face and remote.

We are looking for someone to deliver exceptional Occupational Therapy services to our NDIS participants within a sustainable Collaborative Therapy Model.

NDIS Consultant Occupational Therapist role includes:

• Occupational Therapy specific Assessments and Reassessments for adults and children (four times a year)
• Conducting Functional Needs Assessments including Assistive Technology as required.
• NDIS Initial and Final Outcome Reports
• Setting up of AHA and Key worker plans.
• Collaborating with AHAs remotely on a regular basis.

Experience & Skills:

• Relevant undergraduate Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy\
• Minimum experience of one year
• AHPRA Registration
• Preferred practicum experience working with children with disabilities
• Knowledge of NDIS, individualised planning and funding options
• Experience working alongside a Speech Pathologist and AHA
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and set priorities
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and educate an Allied Health Assistant/Junior Occupational Therapist

What’s on Offer:

• A place to grow as a consultant and be innovative.
• Opportunity to help build a sustainable Regional Allied Health Model and make a difference!
• Generous remuneration for travel to and from Northam (get paid for a pleasant country drive!)
• Community minded collaborative approach – Country Style!
• An experienced, supportive multi-disciplinary team
• A friendly, FUN, and relaxed working environment.
• Flexible work arrangements and working hours.
• Great Facilities -Spacious sensory room, gardens and play gyms on site.

Junior Occupational Therapist

In Balance Health has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Occupational Therapist to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in Northam, only a short drive out of Perth. We are looking for someone to deliver exceptional Occupational Therapy services to our NDIS participants within a sustainable Collaborative Therapy Model.

What’s on offer:

New Graduate Program:

• Joint and shadowing sessions under the IBPF Consultant model:
  • All Initial Assessments, Therapy Plans and Reassessments are completed by Consultant Occupational Therapist in joint sessions with New Grads and AHA’s. Joint Reassessments occur 6-12 weekly or as required.
  • New Grad delivers the Therapy Plan with the participant and network under the direct guidance of consultant.
• Mentor Sessions:
  • Weekly with Senior Occupational Therapist for 12 weeks and fortnightly thereafter
  • Monthly mentor sessions with NDIS coordinator to help navigate all areas of working with IBPF
  • Monthly sessions with Managing Director for Personal Development
  • 8 weekly Transdisciplinary Team support meetings.

Perks:

• External PD funding available*
• Great small town community
• A friendly, FUN and relaxed working environment
• Great Facilities – Spacious sensory room, gardens and play gyms on site
• Team social and PD events
• Relocation support*
• Access to Employee Benefit Scheme*
• Access to Employee Bonus Scheme*
• Opportunity for diverse experience across a range of paediatric and adult based therapy

You will require:

• Relevant undergraduate Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA Registration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

*Conditions apply