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Occupational Therapist

Therapists • Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia • Full-time
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Description

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families by joining our dedicated team as an Occupational Therapist. At Apricus Health, we collaborate closely with our client’s support networks, including families, teachers, early educators, allied health professionals, and specialists. Whether you’re an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist or are interested in exploring the paediatric setting, we welcome individuals who share our commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people.

Why Choose Apricus Health:

  • Flexible working arrangements: Tailored to your needs (Full time/ Part time / Casual / Split Shifts / Condensed Hours / Work from home options)
  • Professional Development: Generous allowance allocations for all team members, paid professional development leave and additional allowance for leadership team members. Direct face to face supervision, team case conferencing, engaging external speakers hosting extra PD sessions, and regular internal strategic and development days.
  • Employee Benefits: Paid birthday leave, Comprehensive employee assistance programme with benefits extending to partners, generous annual wellbeing allowance to use to better your personal wellness e.g gym memberships to massage.
  • Company Culture: Teamwide recognition and celebrations for milestones, achievements and exceptional contributions including employee of the month and peer shout outs, frequent social gatherings both during and outside regular work hours including an Apricus Health sports team.

About the Role:

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you’ll join a dynamic team of passionate professionals, including occupational therapists and therapy assistants. We believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that allows you the autonomy to shape your role based on your interests and expertise.

Our fully equipped therapy rooms boast up-to-date resources, supporting your innovative approach to therapy. We offer home-based programs tailored to the individual needs of the client and their family. Services are also extended to childcare centres and schools, ensuring that therapy is delivered in environments that are relevant to the needs of each child.

At Apricus Health, we recognize the diverse spectrum of needs in the children we support, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Sensory Processing Difficulties, Social and Emotional Difficulties, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delays, and Learning Difficulties. Your role here is not confined to a rigid structure – we encourage you to tailor your therapeutic approaches based on each client’s individual interests and needs.

Collaborating closely with our Senior Paediatric Team Leader, you’ll experience a supportive journey into your role at Apricus Health. As you settle in, we tailor a gradual introduction to your responsibilities and expectations, meeting your individual pace and style. You’ll find a nurturing environment with one-on-one meetings, team case conferences, educational opportunities, and ongoing support to ensure your seamless integration and professional growth within Apricus Health.

Duties:

  • Support and empower clients to experience progress, recovery, joy, and comfort.
  • Conduct clinical assessments and provide treatment in various settings, including clinics, schools, communities, and homes.
  • Collaborate with the Apricus Health team to deliver holistic care to clients.
  • Ensure all clients receive an excellent experience throughout their journey.
  • Share specialised knowledge through education, in-services and workshops.
  • Actively contribute to service delivery, guiding clinic planning and programs to maintain a paediatric service to be proud of.

Requirements:

  • Qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (or international equivalent).
  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • First Aid, CPR training, and NDIS Workers Screening, or willingness to obtain them.
  • Full driver’s license.
  • The right to live and work in Australia long-term or the willingness and ability to apply with no known barriers to emigration.
  • Able to commit to a minimum 12-month contract.

Why work with us?

“Another reason why I think Apricus Health is a really nice company to work for is that they really own their values. They’re not just statements on a page, they filter down through the processes and procedures. The team are very welcome to give feedback and input, so every member of the team really feel part of this company because we build and grow it together” – Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Join a supportive team who take pride in who we are, what we do, how we do it and what we can achieve together. We offer excellent working conditions and a diverse team that embraces innovation and passion, striving for excellence in client care while continuously improving our range of services.

If you are ready to join us in making a positive impact, please apply through our job advert, via email or through our website. We look forward to hearing about your passion and welcoming you to our team!

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

70000 AUD – 90000 AUD (Annum)

Company Overview

We are Apricus Health, a client focussed, allied health practice committed to providing high quality care across all stages of life. We work with a diverse community of clients from children and young adults right through to the elderly, including those living with a disability or requiring upper limb rehabilitation. We are the leaders of allied health, the first choice for providing innovative care across the lifespan. We create a culture of warmth, with professionalism, for our team, our clients and our community. Values Doing it Better: We approach each day with innovation and passion to excel in client care and continuously improve our service. Enhancing Lives: We aspire to enhance the lives of our clients through outcomes that offer not only progress and recovery, but also joy and comfort. Proud of What We Do: We are proud of who we are, what we do, how we do it and what we achieve together. Formerly operating as Helping Hands and Access Therapy Services, we have come together as Apricus Health to create a more robust and holistic allied health service to our clients and region. We are proudly local, having provided therapy services to Townsville and North Queensland for a combined 25 years. ‘The merger of our two businesses is a natural evolution that’s been happening behind the scenes for 10 years. We are the same dedicated team and are now better able to service the whole you.’ – Joanna Murray. ‘We were missing opportunities to serve the whole client. I knew that if we could do for our clients what we were doing in hand therapy, in all areas of their health, and their families health, it could be truly amazing.’ said Cassandra Chiesa.
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