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Job title: Community Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program Salary: $78,000 per annum + super Location: Perth As a registered NDIS health provider, our Client provides a range of community-based, allied health services to people of all ages & of all abilities. You will provide evidence-based services to people through multiple service delivery models, including telehealth, community visits, & centre-based services. Referrals may come through the NDIS, Medicare or privately. It is a mobile role, with the option to work from home or our hubs when not seeing clients. Assessing and providing interventions for children & adults living with a range of disabilities Working within the NDIS to maximise clients level of function, capacity & social engagement Assisting clients with assistive technology assessment, recommendations and applications (in relevant fields) Timely documentation & report writing Managing a varied caseload Meeting company professional expectations (e.g. meeting billables & effective client management) Attending meetings, supervision & personal development (as required ) Building relationships with key stakeholders, including therapists, clients, & referral sources Working across leading software platforms & online tools The New Grad Program Our Client has developed & specifically tailored a “New Graduate Program” to make the transition smoother for new graduates entering the workplace. The Program fully supports recent graduates, enabling them to acquire the skills needed to launch them into a successful career. Spanning over 12 months & starting from the moment you step through our doors. In the first week, you will complete a weeklong induction, provided with all of the information needed to start your journey. This week, new graduates will shadow other clinicians, meet the team, & familiarise themselves with the centre, along with our policies & procedures. You will then ease into a small caseload, gradually increasing over time. All new graduates are allocated a clinical lead who will be a mentor for the entirety of their program. You will meet with your lead weekly, who will answer your questions, help you prepare for the week ahead, and work through client presentations, etc. Ultimately the clinical lead is there to support you & your journey, placing you firmly on a pathway to becoming a confident & skilled clinician. Our Client is fortunate to be surrounded by a wealth of knowledge, with each staff member bringing different & unique learning experiences to the company. As we have over 100 therapists, with some having specialties in certain areas of clinical practice, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge & learn from the best. Our Client Also Offers The Following To New Graduates To Help Ease Their Transition Into The Workforce It does not end there. 24-hour access to a Teams chat, which allows staff to ask questions at any time A buddy system, where each new graduate is teamed up with a more experienced staff member who can provide guidance & additional support Mentoring sessions where discipline-specific groups meet & discuss a variety of cases External professional development allowance strongly encourages therapists to advance their knowledge & follow their passion Essential Requirements: Relevant Tertiary qualifications in related field Discipline-specific professional registration (e.g. AHPRA/SPA) Working with Children Check (WWCC or Blue Card) NDIS Worker Screening Check Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination (or valid exemption) Police Check & International Police Check (only applicable to individuals who have lived overseas) Drivers licence & access to a reliable vehicle Car insurance Professional Indemnity & Public Liability insurance First Aid (optional) Benefits: An open-door policy and ongoing opportunities to provide feedback on ways the company can improve are just examples of how our Client leadership team engage with their therapists to ensure they feel satisfied and appreciated within their role. Flexible working arrangements Achievable KPI bonuses Loyalty bonuses EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Benefits, discounts & rewards with premier retail & service partners Clearly defined career progression opportunities Comprehensive New Graduate Program Professional Development allowance Paid study leave Annual leave loading included Laptop & mobile phone Toll pass Opportunity to learn, & be supported by senior clinicians within multidisciplinary teams Guest speaker events covering interesting & relevant topics Social events, team building & well-being activities Opportunities to live & base yourself almost anywhere in Australia Unlimited drinks & snacks at all of our hubs Access to a library of online resources & assessment tools