Occupational Therapist - Christies Beach
Novita
- Christies Beach, SA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A full and diverse clientele with a chance to deliver services to both adult and pediatric populations.
- Supervision and support structure that's tailored to YOUR needs.
- Clear and comprehensive new graduate support structure
- Access to training and a wealth of experience working with our multi-disciplinary team.
- The chance to work for an organisation that is behind you every step of the way.
- Managing clinical caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the appropriate treatment/management program
- Selecting, applying and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and their ability to meet goals and objectives in line with organisational practice standards
- Encouraging client participation in program evaluation to ensure that services are relevant to the individual's needs and goals.
- Contributing to the development and provision of community-based programmes and activities for clients
- Integrating occupational therapy services with other Novita services to support a multi-disciplinary approach and liaising with and engaging in decision making, client reviews, planning sessions, program conferences and other appropriate meetings.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Experience in working in the disability sector, within an early intervention, paediatric or adult setting and working with autism spectrum disorder or clients with a physical disability diagnosis
- Excellent written communication skills including the ability to prepare high quality written reports, and other documentation as required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, parents and staff
- Demonstrated exemplary customer service skills
- Integrity - honest in own behavior and in dealings with others
- Energetic, resourceful, innovative and flexible in responding to challenges
- Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- A sound understanding of person-centered thinking, the principles of NDIS and the National Disability Services Standards.
- Valid driving licence and willingness to use own vehicle for travel
- NDIS worker screening, DHS Working with Children and Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Fully vaccinated from COVID-19 (Novita mandate).