Occupational Therapist
Job No:
MDS267
Location:
Campbelltown
Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 40 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.
We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee’s a culture of Respect, Quality and Empowerment, in line with the MDS values.
MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.
MDS offers a rewarding career with:
- Flexible Work practices including some work from home
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Salary packaging
About the Opportunity
MDS is seeking to employ an Occupational Therapist.
Key Responsibilities for this position include:
- Conduct Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to support participants in maintaining, or improving, functional abilities and independence.
- Develop individualised care plans that reflect participants goals as per their NDIS funding
- Undertake accurate and timely documentation and communication, including clinical notes, reports, responding to inquiries and the NDIA.
- Undertake professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills
- As required support the behaviour support practitioners to develop behaviour support plans
The successful applicant will have:
- Higher education tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with AHPRA
- Knowledge of the concepts and principles of Evidence based practice
- Understanding of the NDIS and the service delivery model
- Current Drivers License and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Clearance
- Current Covid-19 Vaccination (3 x shots)
Desirable:
- Experience working with children and adults with a disability / mental health and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
The Position is Permanent Full Time position working 76 hours per fortnight. The role is covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 5 classification ($42.94 - $44.88 per-hour) and will be a mix of working from our Campbelltown office, visiting clients in the community and working from home. Also offered is salary packaging, flexible working hours, mobile phone and leave loading.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.
Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.
Candidates may be contacted prior to this advertisement closing. It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current driver’s licence (P1 or above) and access to their own vehicle. Applicants are required to provide an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a clearance for working with children. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.
MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people