Team Lead Occupational Therapist

About the role

A small, remote allied health organisation based in and around Brisbane is looking for an experienced Team Lead Occupational Therapist to support its growth. The role starts with a 50/50 split between caseload work and managerial duties, with caseload duties decreasing as the team grows. It suits someone who wants to provide high-quality patient care while leading a team.

Key responsibilities

• Work a caseload of mixed ages or adult clients in community settings, initially alongside equal managerial duties
• Recruit and onboard new clinicians
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior occupational therapists
• Facilitate ad-hoc, evidence-based professional development sessions
• Work with the director on quality improvement of services

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration
• Minimum 4 years of postgraduate experience; leadership experience is preferable but not essential
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Driver's licence and own vehicle

What we offer

• Salary from $100,000 to $140,000 plus superannuation depending on experience
• No billable targets, with a productivity model designed with allied health practitioners
• Minimum $2,500 allowance for external training
• Flexible start and finish times, with work-from-home options for admin such as report writing and liaison with stakeholders
• $7,500 travel/car allowance, with work laptop and phone provided