Occupation Therapist

Date posted: Friday 07 June 2024
Closing date: Saturday 05 October 2024

Full time, part time, or casual Occupation Therapist (OT). Join our team of four senior Occupation Therapists.

Experienced, new, or recent graduate Occupational Therapist looking to learn from a senior interdisciplinary team inclusive of four senior occupational therapists.

Support and development like nowhere else!

If you’re looking to become the best OT you can be, to grow and experience career progression in a team of passionate health professionals, this job is for you!

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration.
• We value professional growth; generous annual CPD allowance ($2,000) for new or recent graduates. 
• Excellent work conditions and all required equipment provided.

How we will support you

• Team of four OT’s all working under one roof, in addition to a clinical team of six exercise physiologists, one psychologist, two physiotherapists in constant communication.
• In-person interdisciplinary clinical roundtables every fortnight.
• Weekly clinical supervision.
• Superstar administration support to allow you to prioritise clinical time, supervision, growth, and learning.
• Amazing opportunities for learning and further upskilling from the clinical leadership team in all areas, from paediatrics, mental health, aged care to persistent pain.
• Clear progression pathways. Opportunities in your career to explore where your passions lie.
• Non-clinical mentoring and guidance to support your career development and planning.
• Potential opportunity for financial assistance in postgraduate study (e.g. Masters etc.) or professional courses, in addition to CPD allowance.
• Be part of a very strong and committed team, where you get to learn from other interdisciplinary health professionals who are aligned with our core purpose.

About us

• We provide community rehabilitation and disability services to people living with illness, injury, and/or disability to help them life a life they love.
• We have an interdisciplinary allied health team of 14 clinicians. Our clinical team collaborates closely to maximise our impact and help our clinicians as well as our clients thrive. 
• We have fun. Team socials happen regularly throughout the year, including options for partners and family to attend. 
• We make memes. 
• We celebrate our wins inside and outside of work.
• We have a strong reputation that is built on quality, compassion, care, and a fun culture. 
• We are a driven team that pride ourselves on teamwork, excellence, and innovation.
• We focus on bringing out the best in our team members, and we know this results in the best experience for our clients. 

Living in Cairns and Working with TLC

• New, purpose built clinic and therapy space, located centrally at 208 Buchan Street, Bungalow. 
• Clinic is location is five mins from the Cairns CBD, with free street parking directly in front of our clinic.
• Living in Cairns means short commutes (5 - 25 minutes).
• Great work/life balance is a top priority for us. We offer flexibility in work hours, as well as no early mornings, evenings, or weekend work.
• We are located in a region of unparalleled beauty and opportunity, where the rainforest meets the reef. 
• Perfect weather six months of the year, and perfect for swimming the other six months
• Cairns is the 14th largest city in Australia. Enjoy the services and facilities of a big city, without the travel congestion and crushing crowds.
• Cairns International Airport is the is the gateway to the world, fly direct to locations all over the world and make the most of your leave!
• No matter where you live in Cairns, you can walk (or take a short drive) to a creek, rainforest track, or beach. Make it a slightly longer by car or boat and you’ll find a waterfall, mountain hike, or reef to explore.
• We have a team of 27, a mix of lifelong locals, recent locals, and team new to the region. Our team are always keen to share where the best spots are, from nightlife and bars, cafes and restaurants, creeks and waterfalls, hikes, amazing getaways, to scuba operators and snorkelling spots. 
• Opportunities to deliver outreach health care to rural/regional areas (if interested).

This is an exciting opportunity for an occupational therapist looking to grow as a clinician, empower your clients and community, and be part of a supportive, innovative, and fun team whilst progressing in your career. 

If you’re interested in this role please forward your application with cover letter, resume and referee contacts to manager@thrivinglives.com.au

Essential Criteria

• Current or ability to register with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 
• Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.

Please visit our website at www.thrivinglives.com.au for more information about us, and if you have any questions, feel free to call 07 4065 8000 and ask for David or Laura, and we look forward to hearing from you.

About Cairns

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