Occupational Therapist - Desert Therapy

Desert Therapy is looking for an occupational therapist for their fantastic Alice Springs practice. Desert Therapy is a local multidisciplinary practice aiming to provide a high-quality service in rural and remote Australia. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating occupational therapy services for customers and NDIS participants across the lifespan which build on family/client strengths and priorities.

What’s in it for you?

• Highly supportive career development and progression opportunities
• Education support grants and relocation support may be available for eligible candidates
• Opportunity to work within an experienced and multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to work in remote communities
• Clinical supervision and peer mentoring
• 3 months fully subsidised accommodation in Alice Springs

Key Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Working in a culturally diverse environment, provide a contemporary evidence-based occupational therapy service, including assessment, treatment planning and evaluation, for people presenting with a wide range of conditions and syndromes
• Demonstrate an understating and an ability to provide services and supports within the parameters of the funding available
• Ensure a minimum of billable hours are met each month
• Ensure that positive and productive relationships exist between Desert Therapy, the local community and families
• Ability to travel via 4WD or light aircraft

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)/ Bachelor of Occupational Therapy/ Master of Occupational Therapy.
• Current Driver’s licence
• Ability to obtain an ochre card (WWC)

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, apply now or give Kylie a call on 0407 651 401 to find out more.
For more information, please click here https://www.deserttherapy.com.au/
Contact Officer: Kylie,at 0407 651 401