About Fortify Health Group:
Fortify Health Group, a health and disability organisation supporting adults and children within Southeast Queensland. Because navigating (and accessing) health services is hard, we are on a mission to design, build, and deliver health and disability services that resolve complexity and empower individuals to achieve improved health and well-being. We believe in the power of a multidisciplinary approach, and our team of professionals includes psychologists, social workers, counsellors, a psychiatrist, occupational therapists and physiotherapist. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to work within our Springwood Office to support participants accessing services via Medicare, NDIS or private health.
Position Overview:
This position is central to our mission of resolving complexity and empowering individuals toward improved health and well-being. Given the nature of our work with both children and adults, this position offers the flexibility to work across different age groups. Alternatively, you may choose to specialise in your preferred age group. Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced senior members who can provide you with support and guidance in your area of preference.
Responsibilities:
As a Occupational Therapist, your role will include:
- Collaborating with a team of professionals, including speech therapists and psychologists, to provide holistic care for children.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments to evaluate children's developmental skills, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Developing and implementing individualised treatment plans to help children achieve their goals.
- Providing therapy sessions focused on fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care.
- This is a hybrid position and requires the successful candidate to do home visits, visits to schools.
- Assess, write plans and oversee an Allied Health Assistant working with you.
- Educating parents and caregivers on effective ways to support children's development at home and in the community.
- Collaborating with fellow professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to care.
Skills Required:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:
- Knowledge of child development and occupational therapy theory and practice
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Organisational and time management skills
- Physical fitness and stamina
- Qld driver's licence
- Obtain a Blue card and NDIS worker screener check or willing to get one
Experience Required:
- Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited tertiary institution.
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Experience working with children with various developmental conditions and disabilities.
- Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Candidates with the following qualifications and experiences will be highly regarded:
- Expertise in specific developmental conditions (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
- Experience working closely with families of children with developmental conditions and disabilities.
- Proficiency in specific assessment and intervention tools and techniques.
- Familiarity with research and evidence-based practice.
- Use of own car for travel to clients and remunerated according to NDIS travel cost allowance.
Benefits and Perks:
This role will be offered as a contractor or a salary position pending on your personal preference.
Hybrid working model with the support of two office locations and a team of Allied Health Professionals to bounce ideas from.
Salary scale pending experience between $95,000 and $102,000 /year FTE plus superannuation
You will be mentored and guided by one of the most experienced paediatric occupational therapists with more than 20 years’ of experience.
Opportunities to attend personal development talks, seminars and conferences.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to [email protected]
Fortify Health Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please visit our company website for more information
