Senior Occupational Therapist - #191976

$85,000 – $120,000 per year

About Us

Chiropractic Plus is a well-established Allied Health Hub with clinics located in New Lambton and a purpose-built facility in Warners Bay. We pride ourselves on delivering holistic, patient-centred care in a team-oriented setting.

Our team includes professionals across multiple disciplines who work collaboratively to help clients achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

Our Core Values

We Care. We Communicate. We Connect.

What We Offer

• Attractive remuneration, with flexibility to negotiate for the right candidate
• A large, established patient base – access to our intra-clinic referral network and database of 40,000+ clients
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning and career advancement
• Flexible working arrangements – part-time or full-time roles available
• Comprehensive admin support – reception, referral management, compliance monitoring, and account management handled for you
• A culture that values connection, contribution, and clinical excellence
  
  

The Role

As our Founding Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and shaping Occupational Therapy as a core service within our clinic. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a growing Occupational Therapist department within a well-established Allied Health Hub.

You Will

• Provide comprehensive assessments and develop tailored intervention plans to support clients in achieving meaningful functional outcomes
• Work with individuals across the lifespan, including children and adolescents (depending on your experience and interest)
• Support clients with a range of presentations, including physical, developmental, and psychosocial needs
• Collaborate within our multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, client-centred care
• Lead the development and expansion of Occupational Therapy services within the clinic, helping to define the scope, structure, and future direction of the Occupational Therapist offering
• Design and implement systems, processes, and service pathways to support a high-quality, scalable Occupational Therapist department
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to strategic planning for the expansion of Occupational Therapist services across our locations
• Play a key role in future team development, including mentoring and supporting new Occupational Therapists as the department grows
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices within our Occupational Therapist service
• Champion our values and uphold professional standards in every aspect of your work
  
  

About You – Our Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduation experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable working with a variety of client presentations and intervention approaches
• Passionate about working in a team environment and contributing to a vibrant workplace culture
• You may bring experience or interest in areas such as:
• Pediatrics and early intervention
• Neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD)
• Functional capacity assessments and NDIS services
• Sensory processing and integration
• Rehabilitation and return-to-work programs
• Mental health and psychosocial support
• Assistive technology and home modifications
  
  

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Full registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduation experience
• Eligibility for relevant funding bodies (e.g. Medicare, NDIS, DVA – where applicable)
• Current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
• NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Ch