Permanent Part Time or Full Time Occupational Therapist

Permanent Part Time or Full Time Occupational Therapist Leaps and Bounds Disability Services – Caboolture QLD For the past 6+ years, Leaps and Bounds has been committed to providing multidisciplinary (OT, Speech, Physio and Positive Behaviour Support) services to our local Caboolture (and surrounds) community. In an NDIS landscape increasingly dominated by sole practitioners, we stand apart by championing a truly collaborative, team-based model of care. At the heart of our practice is a strong, supportive team environment where professionals work closely together to deliver our renowned ‘wrap-around’ approach. This commitment to integrated care allows us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients with higher and more complex needs—empowering families and transforming outcomes through shared expertise, compassion, and teamwork. Our team utilizes a unique model of care that incorporates the following: We triage referrals from our very long waitlist, so that we can provide support to the families' who need our support the most. We start each year off with our family planning meetings which include all important people involved in the care of each family, where we align health/medical and family priorities to ensure we provide the ‘right therapies at the right time’. With the extended team we develop a prioritized list of therapy goals that focus on ‘one step at a time’. We provide therapies where the families need it the most, whether it be in the clinic, at home, at daycare/school, at the pool, the park or even at McDonalds We provide ‘joint therapy’ sessions where therapists from disciplines can work together with families. In addition to our commitment to high quality service delivery, we also value work-life balance and our directors are proud to say that they have never ever denied a leave request in the history of the business In terms of positive team culture our whole team eat our lunch together every day; we participate in regular team bonding activities and work together to give back to our community with our various events that we have hosted (Disability Balls and Children's Christmas'). Position Logistics Position start date: January 2026 Work Hours: Completely flexible (full-time and part-time options available) Work Schedule: Completely flexible (early/late starts and early/late finishes, 9-day fortnight etc., options available) Competitive salary + super + leave entitlements + commissions - based on level of experience. New graduates are welcome to apply - we can provide a structured new graduate mentoring program Eligibility for our maternity leave scheme Role Responsibilities Atailored caseload frombirthtoadulthood(andarangeofcomplexities) with an opportunity and flexibility to pick which types of clients best suit your current level of knowledge and expertise; while ensuring you are working in areas of practice that provide you with the utmost fulfilment. Assessmentsandapplyinginterventionsrelatingtogoalsidentifiedbythefamily and/orclient: Fine motor (strength, coordination) Mealtimes (cutlery use, positioning) Play (accessing toys, pretend/imaginative play, messy play) Sensory processing (identifying tools to meet needs, sensory exploration) Self-regulation (understanding emotions, coping strategies) Behaviour (identifying triggers, management strategies) Sleep (routines, equipment) Toileting (routines, approaches to toilet training) Cognition (memory, sequencing, attention) Assistive Technology and Equipment (hoists, shower chairs, commodes, beds) Home modifications (grab rails, ramps, access in your home environment) Car modifications (wheelchair access, transfers) Manual Handling (safe transfers and access within all environments) Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) Individual KPI's are developed based on level of experience. Working with clients who access NDIS funding – development of service agreements, reporting and assistive technology applications. Case and team discussions with the Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist and/or Behaviour Support Practitioner, where appropriate. Liaising confidently with the family, educational team, health/medical team and other stakeholders. Writing reports and keeping documented records of therapeutic goals to provide to the client, family, stakeholders and the NDIS. Professional Support within the Role Includes the Following Fortnightly Friday team meetings (2 hours). Monthly peer supervision with discipline team for complex case discussion and sharing of resources (1 hour). Monthly professional supervision with an external supervisor of your choice (1 hour). Regular individual time with company directors where your individual career goals are established (1 hour). Access and Resources Provided Own laptop (Surface Pro) iPads Uniforms Allocated work-from-home 'non face to face' time A modern clinic environment with purpose built ‘gross motor room’, ‘sensory room’ and ‘conference room.’ An administration team that covers all scheduling, billing and management of your day‑to‑day calendars Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - confidential counselling and psychology support Successful Candidates Will Have A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy AHPRA registration Current Blue Card and Yellow Card Current Senior First Aid Certificate Current drivers license and own transport A solution‑focused approach A fun, and friendly attitude Salary will be negotiated based on the level of experience and the Health Professional and Support Services Award 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr