Occupational Therapist - Community Based

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Community Based 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Employment: Permanent position. Full time or Part time hours can be negotiated. Remuneration package: Up to $112,114 + superannuation, laptop, phone, car allowance, CPD allowance. Our salaries are determined based on level of experience using the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award 2023. Location: Predominantly servicing clients located within Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Lower Hunter. About Us You Therapy Services offers community-based occupational therapy services. While we’ve traditionally focused on NDIS referrals, we’re excited to be expanding into aged care and exploring other funding streams. This growth and diversification aims to reduce burnout, enhance job satisfaction, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients. We are a small but awesome team of experienced Occupational Therapists passionate about making homes safe, inclusive and tailored for our clients. We’re on the hunt for an amazing OT to join our team and grow with us as we continue to explore new opportunities. Home modifications are our bread and butter and what we love and do best! In addition, we provide general home assessments, functional capacity assessments, assistive technology assessments, and home and living support assessments (SIL, SDA, ILO, priority housing). Our goal? To help people live independently, safely, and happily in their own homes. What Makes Us Special? We’re Flexible: Work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword here. Whether you prefer full-time, part-time, or something in between, we’ll make it work for you – including hybrid work-from-home options to suit your lifestyle. We’re Supportive: From day one, you’ll benefit from a structured onboarding program and ongoing supervision to ensure you feel confident and supported. We also provide an annual budget for professional development to help you smash your goals. We’re Rewarding: Achievable billable targets mean you can focus on doing meaningful work while maintaining balance. Plus, you’ll receive a travel allowance in addition to a CPD allowance to support your role. We’re Backed by Admin Support: You’ll be supported by an administration team to handle the behind-the-scenes tasks, so you can focus on delivering exceptional care. We’re Growing: Love a challenge? Be part of our journey as we branch out, diversify, and explore new funding streams to keep things fresh and exciting. We Support Your Area of Passion: Have a particular area of interest in OT? We will happily support you to grow your caseload in the areas that excite and motivate you. Your Role We’re looking for someone who: Loves home mods – from minor to complex. Embraces variety and thrives in a dynamic workplace – we value fresh ideas, shared passions, and pursuing meaningful work that brings job satisfaction. Manages their time like a pro – flexibility means you’ll have the freedom to structure your days. Loves people – you’ll work closely with a warm, supportive team and build meaningful relationships with clients, families and stakeholders. Work-Life Balance We believe a great job fits into a great life. Whether you’re building your career, raising a family, or planning your next holiday, we’ll support you in achieving the balance you need. What You Bring A Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration. 3+ years’ experience in OT – you’re confident and ready to dive in. Fantastic communication skills and the ability to connect with our team, our clients and stakeholders. A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle – this is a community-based role, after all! A current police check, Working with Children check, and NDIS worker check (or willingness to obtain). Experience or interest in home modifications. Desirable (but not a dealbreaker): Experience with complex home modifications, assistive technology, home and living support assessments, or functional capacity assessments. Skills in technical drawings for home modifications - bonus points if you are familiar with or have used Sketch Up! Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NDIS and Aged Care systems. Experience in a community-based OT role. Ready to Join Us? We’d love to hear from you! For more information or just a friendly, completely confidential and obligation-free chat, contact us. Don't wait – we’d love to welcome you to our team and support you in the next exciting step of your OT career! #J-18808-Ljbffr