Potential Occupational Therapy is a small local business based across Geelong and Ballarat providing Occupational Therapy services to their wonderful clients. Potential OT’s goal is to assist and support their clients to achieve their BIG dreams.
Potential OT is focused on providing excellent client service and value both a healthy work-life balance and a great place to work. Potential OT are dedicated to both staff and clients enjoying the best possible working environment and an excellent client experience.
Potential OT are a small team who work across the community, including client homes, aged and disability accommodation. Potential OT take pride in guiding their clients through individualised and supported care plans with empathy and compassion.
Potential OT have experienced significant continued growth in the Ballarat area and with a waitlist of clients, are looking to grow the team with a new Occupational Therapist. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join a team of passionate healthcare professionals and be supported professionally to grow in their career.
What’s on Offer
- Work Life Balance – full or part-time role available (3 days minimum) with clients based locally to promote a healthy work / life balance. They employ local to suit your lifestyle and build positive community connections.
- Career Progression – development opportunities for the right candidate.
- The Care Factor – open and approachable, transparent management who provide clear communication. They provide a dynamic workplace and promote flexibility and wellbeing within their team.
- Culture – positive and inclusive culture within a friendly team who care about professionalism and the customer experience.
- Perks – they provide a laptop, travel allowance, training opportunities for continued professional (CPD) development in areas of interest.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director and senior team members, responsibilities of the role will include:
- Provide Occupational Therapy services in the community to clients receiving funding through various funding packages primarily NDIS.
- Use a strengths-based approach to identify the client’s abilities, skills and interests.
- Identify client functional limitations and challenges to improve functional performance and participation.
- Design, document and implement agreed care plans that promote the client’s independence and participation in personal, domestic, community goals.
- Work closely with and communicate with a patient’s care team, including other allied health professionals and advisers to ensure plans are correct.
- Work closely with carers and families in the development and review of client goals.
- Provide excellent service delivery
- Manage the administration, notes and client communication of all cases in a timely manner.
POT are open to taking on new graduates in a Therapy Assistant capacity whilst waiting for APHRA registration to be completed.
About You
Potential OT are seeking an enthusiastic Therapist(s) who have a passion for making a difference in their client’s life.
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
As a friendly, caring, and professional therapist you are motivated by what you do and enjoy supporting your clients to maximise their independence and participation. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
Applications are welcome from both experienced therapists and those in the early stages of their career including recent graduates with a supervision and graduate plan in place
The Musts
- Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA registration (or pending registration)
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Current driver’s license and reliable car
- NDIS workers screening
- Current Police Check and Working with Children’s Check
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
If this sounds like you and you are as excited as they are by this opportunity, then they would love to hear from you!
To Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your talents for the role to kelly@strawberryseed.com.au .
