Senior Occupational Therapist - Disability - Sydney Metro

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Senior Occupational Therapist | Sydney Metro Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the community and disability sector? Do you thrive in a supportive and flexible work environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Your Career with Us: At Plena Healthcare, we believe in empowering our Senior Occupational Therapists through our 4-stage Clinical Development Pathway. This program, designed by our experienced community OTs as well as supporting content created by external trainers, offers practical and relevant modules to enhance your skills and support your career growth as you progress throughout the Community and Disability settings. As Plena continues to expand into the Disability Setting, you will be leading the growth alongside our established leadership teams and therapists. Please copy and paste this link into your browser for more information regarding our Clinical Development Pathway: What We Offer: Competitive Salary Range: $115,000 - 125,000 + Incentives + Superannuation (based on experience and reviewed yearly). Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of flexibility. Professional Development: Access to industry-leading programs and a $500 annual allowance for professional growth. Supportive Team: Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving fantastic client outcomes. Tech and Vehicle Support: Including company laptop, phone allowance, WFH set up and vehicle perks. Financial Rewards: Boost your income with various reward programs. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a genuine work-life balance with no weekend work. Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring talented friends to our team. Wellbeing and Mental Health Days: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing. Your Role: As a qualified Senior Occupational Therapist, you will: Provide meaningful clinical and therapeutic interventions in both Disability and Community settings to improve the quality of life for participants and consumers in their activities of daily living. Opportunity to coach & support Plena occupational therapists & contribute to continuous improvement projects. Take on a leadership role within the team, providing guidance, supervision, and mentorship to junior therapists, fostering their professional development and ensuring high standards of care. Contribute to strategic planning and service development, identifying opportunities for innovation and quality improvement in therapy services. Complete assessments and recommendations, including Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA’s), that support and promote independence and participation and optimal funding outcomes. Design impactful therapy plans using evidence-based tools to support participants in achieving their goals. Undertake home modification assessments and reviews to promote independence, appropriate access and optimal safety. Build and maintain relationships with participants, families, and support teams. Educate participants and caregivers on health topics such as fall prevention and stress management. Your Opportunity: As a qualified Senior Occupational Therapist working in a community setting, you will be joining a large and collaborative multidisciplinary allied health team supporting participants and consumers in both the Disability Community setting. Utilise your Occupational Therapy skills to provide clinical and therapeutic interventions that support positive health and wellbeing outcomes for our participants and consumers. The participants and consumers you will be seeing in the community are referred through government funded models including NDIS, Home Care Packages, Short Term Restorative Care, Commonwealth Home Support Programme and private funding. Experience a diverse caseload that includes a variety of participant-related tasks, managed within a supportive environment. Who we are: Plena Healthcare is a leading allied health provider with over 20 years of experience. Our team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists, and dietitians are passionate about delivering person-centred care. We are a values-led organization that brings energy, integrity, and compassion to everything we do. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine. To join our inspiring team, you will need: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Current AHPRA registration Australian working rights COVID & current flu vaccinations Medicare Provider Number Willing to obtain NDIS workers screening and National Police Check If you are ready to make a real difference and join a team that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career with Plena Healthcare! We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people. #J-18808-Ljbffr