Job title : Occupational Therapist - Clinical Lead
Work Hours : Full-Time, 38hrs / week
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000 per annum + super
Location : Caulfield South, Melbourne
Our client is looking for a motivated, client-centric, outcome-focused Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join their leadership team and be instrumental in the growth and support of their new grad and junior OT's, as well as managing a small caseload.
The role involves :
Providing supervision to therapeutic employees, including new graduates
- Ensuring therapists are providing high-quality, evidence-based & well-documented therapy.
- Being available to answer questions from clinicians.
- Assisting the recruitment team upon request
- Helping new employees with scheduling, including their first month, induction, shadowing, training & supervision
- Ensuring appropriate handover is completed when a member of the team leaves.
- Networking with external companies, building relationships.
- Liaising with management regularly to provide updates on staff performance & feedback.
- Occasional interstate travel, assisting clinicians in other states (if required)
- Managing a small caseload
Other responsibilities includes :
Managing staff workloads & capacity, considering staff availability and service areaManaging complaintsConducting performance appraisals for staffImplementing performance management plan for staff if requiredManaging department resources (including requests, sufficient stock levels & ensuring updates as required)Liaising with other clinical leads to ensure consistency across the teams.Regular meetings & communications with the Administrations teamArranging internal PDs and learning opportunitiesEssential Requirements :
Relevant Tertiary qualifications in related field5+ years experience working in a relevant field (highly desirable)Leadership & management experience of clinical staff (highly desirable)Full AHPRA RegistrationWorking with Children Check (WWCC or Blue Card)NDIS Worker Screening CheckEvidence of COVID-19 vaccination (or valid exemption)Police CheckDriver’s license & access to a reliable vehicleCar insuranceProfessional Indemnity & Public Liability insuranceFirst Aid certificate (desirable)Benefits :
Opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled group of existing Clinical Leads & ManagersAbility to influence company-wide initiativesFlexible working arrangementsAchievable KPI bonusesLoyalty bonusesBenefits, discounts & rewards with premier retail & service partnersEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Clearly defined career progression opportunitiesProfessional Development allowancePaid study leaveAnnual leave loading includedLaptop & mobile phoneToll passOpportunity to learn & be supported by other senior clinicians within multidisciplinary teamsGuest speaker events covering interesting & relevant topicsSocial events, team building & well-being activitiesOpportunities to relocate to almost anywhere in AustraliaUnlimited drinks and snacks at all officesAccess to a library of online resources & assessment tools