Occupational Therapist Team Leader (Western Team)
About the position We're seeking a confident, enthusiastic Occupational Therapist Team Leader to join our team. We have clinics in the West (Deer Park, Melton, Werribee). At NeuroRehab, we specialise in neurological rehabilitation. We work with people with traumatic brain injuries, stroke, spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and a diverse range of other neurological conditions. Our clients are predominately NDIS participants with some TAC and My Aged Care-funded clients. The position is available full-time and involves a mix of leadership and clinical work both in our fully equipped clinics and out in the community.
Responsibilities
- Provision of Occupational therapy in adult neurological services with a person-centred approach.
- Contribution to screening of new referrals, delegation of referrals to staff, and clinical risk management planning
- Coordinating and promoting a high performing OT team
- Opportunities to participate in projects and innovative service development for the Department and wider MDT.
- Hands-on with the recruitment process for new team members.
- Working with our OT Education team to develop and deliver learning programs.
- Prescription and funding requests of AT / Home Mods as required.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled full multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- AHPRA registration.
- 5+ years' experience as an Occupational Therapist (If you are a confident OT with NDIS experience and know your future lies in supporting a team, don’t let the 5+ years’ experience be a barrier to an application!)
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working within a NDIS framework.
- Familiarity, knowledge and understanding of prescribing a range of assistive technology / Home mods.
- Previous experience in leadership roles
Benefits
- Competitive salary in line with industry standards
- Work laptop & phone provided
- Access to a huge range of physical and clinical resources
- Access a generous PD budget to invest in courses you care about, plus free access to the range of professional development courses that NeuroRehab hosts.
- Fully reimbursed travel costs
- Incentive payment program – when you are putting the extra effort in, you’ll earn additional pay
- Need a vehicle? A company car can be negotiated within your agreement
- Wellbeing Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Unique Adventure Leave to explore and recharge!
- Staff social events
- Certified Great Place to Work® – 5 Years Running!
- Ranked as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women by Great Places to Work®.
- Choose from a 4-day compressed work week, 9-day compressed fortnight, or traditional 5-day schedule with flexible start/finish times – your lifestyle, your choice.
- Work from our clinic base or from home – whatever suits your day more!
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