Occupational Therapist

About the job

Movementum is an Occupational Therapy practice based in the Wollongong and Campbelltown Regions of NSW.

Our core purpose = Movementum exists to improve the safety and quality of care provided to those with disabilities in our community.

How we do this

We work to build collaboration between individuals who require physical support and those who provide the support, with a focus on high-quality, injury-free care. As an NDIS registered practice, we closely work with care providers, support workers, and individuals with physical disabilities to ensure the highest quality of care through equipment prescription, development of quality care routines, carer training and funding applications for suitable supports.

About this position:

This is an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with NDIS experience to move into a part-time or full-time role with our small and connected community-based team. As part of this role, you would work closely with individuals with physical disabilities and their support services, to foster an environment where high quality and efficient care can be delivered through having the right equipment, innovative techniques, and quality training for those providing the care services. This role allows you to be part of how it all comes together – for an individual to receive high quality care, in their environment, by people who are safe and supported to provide this!

Does this sound like you?

Qualifications & Experience

- You are an Occupational Therapist and hold a current AHPRA registration to practice.

- You have experience working within the NDIS, with a dynamic caseload of participants, and you are familiar with the NDIS guidelines, assessment, and documentation requirements.

- You have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to help people feel at ease and able to connect with you in a meaningful way.

- You are well organised in how you manage your time, energy, and resources.

Career interests & values

- You believe that everyone deserves great quality care – whether receiving it or providing it.

- You enjoy being part of the bigger picture and truly value the lived experience of a person living with disability as well as those who provide for their daily care needs.

- You enjoy working collaboratively with a team – where you seek out and understand the perspective of all parties and involve them when seeking solutions and outcomes.

- You have experience, or the desire to gain experience, in the creation and delivery of training programs and workshops.

- You have a love for lifelong learning and believe there is something to learn from everyone.

Where & How you love to work

- You are available to work 3 or more days a week and would enjoy working across a combination of your home office, community-based visits, and our beautiful coastal co-working space.

- You are happy to work between the Illawarra and Campbelltown regions, having access to your own car.

- You want to truly connect with the work you do and the people you work with!

- You would love to be part of a small and connected team, where you are welcomed, supported, and provided with opportunities for your growth and development.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Occupational Therapy degree
• AHPRA registration
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with individuals, families, and support workers
• Ability to assess functional capacity and assistive technology needs
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills
• Knowledge of NDIS requirements and procedures
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Full drivers licence and access to a reliable car

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