Occupational Therapist

Exciting Opportunity to Collaborate with University Students!

Join Ascend Health and work alongside passionate university students in the fields of OT, Physio, Speech, and related disciplines. Elevate your career while minimising billable commitments!

Be Paid to Fly to Learn!

You'll attend an intensive crash course at our beautiful HQ office, with a focus on managing university student support workers and gaining a deep understanding of Core Supports within the NDIS.

Other Perks

• Enjoy 4 paid wellness days annually!
• Get paid time off on your birthday!

About the Role

At Ascend Health, our therapists collaborate with university students functioning as disability support workers and carers. Our unique model empowers students to evolve from support workers to therapy assistants and ultimately, therapists.

As a therapist, you'll work a minimum of 4 days a week, with a minimum of 3 community sessions every day. In between, dedicate time to coaching and training students and managing community support services. Enjoy a hands-on role in member management (we call our patients members), teaching your methods to students, and contributing to community, disability, personal care, and mental health services.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate therapeutic interventions for members experiencing disability.
• Provide consultation to members, families, carers, and professionals.
• Apply Good Practice principles and relevant legislation.
• Conduct initial assessments, participate in team meetings, and provide treatment planning recommendations.
• Ensure continuity of care through referrals.
• Support and mentor new graduate therapists.
• Perform regular competency checks, record session notes via Ascend Health Plus.
• Prioritise patient safety and maintain a hazard-free workplace.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• AHPRA Registration.
• Working with Children Check.
• National Police Clearance.
• Annual Flu Vaccination.
• NDIS Worker Screening.
• COVID-19 Vaccination.
• Driver’s License.

Remuneration Breakdown:

• $75k to $130k FTE Remuneration, dependent on session count (commission structure applies).
• Salaries increase at set milestones every few months.
• Commission for billables with percentage increase based on experience.
• Flexible work arrangements, travel allowance, and company laptop/phone provided.
• Time split: 70% community intervention, 30% training/guiding support team.
• Access to custom-built software, future career pathways, and salary opportunities.
• Parking allowances or reimbursement, leave purchasing arrangements, and work-from-home options.

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