Are you interested in working in regional, rural, and remote communities?

Well Balanced Care (WBC) is a Cairns based business that offers allied health assessments and therapy to a wide range of community clients, both locally and in rural and remote communities. WBC are committed to a multi-disciplinary person-centred model utilising emerging and existing technologies to assist clients, their family and community to achieve their goals.

Due to a period of growth WBC are seeking suitably qualified professional Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic team. They are excited to support the successful candidate toward becoming a rural generalist through the allied health rural generalist pathway.

Opportunities for you

• Diverse caseload working in clinical and community settings, both locally and outreach to rural and remote communities.
• Develop your clinical care delivery via virtual heath and with delegation to allied health assistants in the communities.
• Participate in enhancing the capability of the WBC technology model in the delivery of quality care to rural and remote communities.
• Be part of a connected multidisciplinary team in which generalist skills and skill sharing is esteemed.
• Access to extensive professional development to expand your ability to develop strategies when working with clients who experience complex healthcare needs in varied environments.

The Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway

This role encompasses participation in the Allied Health Rural Generalist (AHRG) pathway. Depending on your experience, you will be funded to complete the Level 1 or Level 2 (Graduate Diploma) education with James Cook University. Through this work-integrated learning program you will be provided with time at work for study, dedicated structured supervision and support, and a unique opportunity to work with WBC’s multidisciplinary team contributing to a service development project.

For more information, visit http://wbcare.com.au or to apply, contact Andrea Leigh at andrealeigh@wbcare.com.au or on (07) 4281 6776.

Spinal Life Australia (SLA) is a profit-for-purpose organisation, supporting people with spinal cord damage to live accessible, equitable, and empowered lives, with a focus on innovation and advocacy.

SLA are seeking a confident and courageous Occupational Therapist, who is experienced in delivering industry best practice and believes there is always a better way to do things.

As part of a team of highly motivated allied health professionals, you will work closely with people with spinal cord damage and other physical disabilities to help them achieve their goals and live the life they want to lead.

This is a permanent position based in Townsville and SLA can be flexible on either full or part time capacity in this role.

In this dynamic role, you can make a meaningful contribution to your customer’s lives by:

• trialling and prescribing equipment and assistive technology including manual and power wheelchairs, pressure reduction cushions, hoists and slings, shower chairs, continence, and daily living aids
• writing reports for funding bodies to support the purchase of equipment and assistive technology to meet customers’ needs
• daily visits to support your customers in the community
• contributing to strategic planning to improve and expand SLA's services
• completing Functional Capacity Assessments, applications for Complex Home Modifications, Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation, as well as driving assessments and recommendations
• managing your caseload while working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.

Successful applicants will need:

• current AHPRA registration
• experience in working with people with spinal cord damage or other physical disabilities would be an advantage
• high level of organisational skills to manage and coordinate caseloads
• high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• experience in delivering the best possible solutions for your customers
• experience working in a fee-for-service environment is highly desirable
• either have a current blue and yellow card or be able to apply for an NDIS workers screen and a Blue card
• provide a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

Our benefits to support you:

• competitive remuneration and salary packaging
• flexible options to support your work-life balance, including accrued days off
• health and wellbeing programs.

Send your resume and a cover letter, explaining why you would be perfect for the role, to careers@spinal.com.au For further information regarding the role please contact SLA's Business Talent Acquisition Lead Rebecca Gay on (07) 3435 3195.

Their fantastic admin staff are able to keep your focus on clinical work. 

They have a supportive team of 8 OTs with diverse caseloads including:

• home modification and assistive technology prescription (NDIS, DVA, CTP, ACP)
• work rehabilitation services  
• scar, swelling and lymphoedema management
• neurological rehab
• hand, wrist and arm therapy including soft tissue injury management 
• pain management therapy.

In July 2022, COT will move into their upsized rooms at Calanna Health Centre, Woree, where it's easy to get to, easy parking.

Are you wondering if you have the experience for this role? 

Experience in one of COT's caseloads is preferred, but not essential. If you have a passion for providing client focussed care, they can help you build your professional future.

You might:

• want to work in a committed team of OTs that are truly caring of their clients and their team
• be seeking a new focus in your OT work and want to be immersed in core OT clinical work
• be an early career OT and have a keen interest in their areas of practice
• want realistic caseload demands and flexibility.

For this position you need to have:

• APHRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• a willingness to learn and become an excellent OT
• a long term commitment to living and working in Cairns, Far North Queensland
• empathy, patience, respect, and kindness
• the ability to consistently work full or part time depending on your need.

Email Director, Principal OT, and AHTA Accredited Hand TherapistKerry Stingel at kerry@cairnsot.com with any questions or to make a time for a chat about theposition.

Once you are ready to apply they will need:

• your current CV
• a cover letter that outlines why you are interested in this great opportunity 
• feel free to send them a short video telling them about yourself. 

COT aim to fill this position as soon as the ideal applicant is found, so do not wait, apply now, even if you are interested for the future!

They work from the Health Professionals and Support Staff Award 2020. Your level of experience determines your level of pay. The big difference with us, is their attention to meeting your needs and our ability to be flexible, creative and responsive as your needs change. 

Learn more about COT on their website: www.cairnsot.com