Occupational Therapist
- Brisbane, QLD
- Permanent
- Part-time
Xavier has two part-time positions available for Occupational Therapists who are inspiring, team players, self-driven, enjoy a varied caseload and are passionate about what they do.About Xavier
We specialise in complex paediatrics and work with children and young people and their families in their homes, in the community and in our clinics.
With an established reputation, we have been making a difference in the lives of children and young people since 1949.
We support our sister company, Centacare Community Services for disability and aged care occupational therapy.Our Occupational Therapists provide a broad range of services and interventions to help our clients achieve their goals. These include functional assessments, development of therapy plans and the delivery of hands-on supports. We assess equipment requirements for the home, community needs and vehicle modifications. Services are delivered in home, in the community, in schools, clinics and work places as preferred by the client.We support a range of clients including:Children, young and older people living with
. development and/or learning challenges, and
. complex disabilities impacting health and wellbeing
The Aged person living at home with
. complex health and well-being needsBenefits & Culture
-Supportive multidisciplinary team
-FT / PT options and a flexible, family-friendly approach to how we work – ask us for what you need to be your best
-Base yourself at home or at one of our offices
-Clinical supervision and mentoring that is designed to meet your individual training and support needs (up to 50 hours per year)
-Professional development opportunities including an additional 5 days leave (pro rata for part-time) and financial support
-Fortnightly internal professional development and team meetings to stay connected
-Opportunity to develop ongoing, professional relationships with families
-Generous salary sacrifice options (significantly increase your take home pay). Meal and entertainment card
-Achievable minimum billable KPIs
-Autonomy to manage your own caseload
-Vehicle reimbursement allowance for travel costs
-Mobile phone and laptop
-12% superannuationYour new role
We have opportunities to join our multidisciplinary team at:
- Eight Mile Plains (Brisbane South/South West) perfect for someone with assistive technology, and home and vehicle modification experience. Xavier’s main focus is paediatrics, however, this position also provides AT supports for adults. There is also the opportunity to provide hands-on therapy if desired
- Wooloowin/North Lakes (Brisbane North) suited to an OT who primarily wants to provide developmental assessment and intervention for a paediatric and young adult caseload. There is also the opportunity to provide equipment prescriptions, vehicle and home modifications.
In addition to any site specific role requirements (above), to be successful in your new role you will have:-Experience in child and adult functional and risk assessments, goal setting and support planning
-Strong clinical and non-clinical problem-solving skills
-A person-centred approach that is both professional and empathetic
-Ability to work autonomously and as part of our multi-disciplinary team
-Ability to provide services that are mostly mobile in the community, along with some taking place in Xavier clinics
-Ability to work towards achieving and sustaining billable targets (very reasonable) including business development task
-Ability to effectively utilise IT systems to manage client case load
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Strong organisational and time management skills-A Recognised tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
-AHPRA registration
-Medicare provider number (or willing to obtain)
-A current (recent) national police check and NDIS Worker Screening Check or willing to obtain
-Current Australian driveru0027s licence and reliable vehicle
-Completion of NDIS Code of Conduct modulesHow to apply
We will assess applications as they are received, so if this opportunity sounds like your next role, we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
Please include with your application:
-Current resume
-Cover letter addressing the role requirements and outlining what you will bring to Xavier and the children and families that we support
-Please indicate which position/s you are interested inAt Xavier, our care makes a difference in children’s lives – we see the results.
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Catherine Cornwell, Allied Health Coordinator, 0407 087 406 or catherinec@xavier.org.auThe Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.