Senior Clinician - Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Ryde 

Full time position with a focus on equipment and assistive technology  

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.     

Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.   

Join Our Dynamic Therapy Team at Ryde 

 Based in our Ryde site, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with an experienced, multidisciplinary team of 11, including highly dedicated and passionate OT, PT, SP and EP therapists. We have a strong, client focused and fun team culture and work collaboratively to support our clients’ goals. 

 As a well-established therapy centre the team are generally on site for client appointments, although you may have some offsite appointments if clinically required. We have large Therapy rooms, a well-equipped plaster/casting room, and a large outdoor therapy space with play equipment. The clinic also has a huge range of assessment and intervention resources as well as incredible new equipment and technology, such as: 

·         LiteGait Trainer 

·         Magic Carpet 

·         Eye-Gaze Devices 

·         Specialised telepractice equipment 

·         Outdoor play equipment. 

We service clients from across the lifespan from infancy to adulthood – ages 0-65 with CP and other like physical disabilities but also support a wide range of other disabilities including intellectual, genetic, as well as neurodiverse clients. We also operate an early intervention clinic for infants 0-2 years old and provide therapy services through the ages of school to adults. You could also be involved in school holiday therapy intensive groups or our monthly on site equipment clinics depending on your experience level and career goals.   

What Can You Expect?  

• The chance to work independently and collaboratively, allowing you to make informed decisions that shape the care provided.   
• Extensive professional development, clinical support, and mentorship to enhance your career growth.   
• Joining a close-knit and experienced multidisciplinary team, working alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Physiotherapists who are experts in their respective fields.  
• A mixed caseload with a strong focus on paediatrics that will establish a solid foundation of experience.   
• Not just being heard but being valued—your clinical experience and opinion will be truly appreciated, and action will be taken.   
• The opportunity to mentor and supervise new graduates and students, if you wish.   
• The possibility of collaborating with research institutes and influencing evidence-based practices.      

What We're Looking For:

• Must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold the relevant occupational therapy accreditation in NSW.
• Demonstrated experience working with neurological/physical disabilities (such as CP) and assistive technology/equipment prescription.
• Familiarity with funding frameworks (e.g., the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) in Australia) and assistive technology (AT) guidelines.
• Knowledge of how CP affects movement, posture, fine motor skills, daily living tasks, and how equipment can assist (seating, standing frames, mobility aids, communication devices).
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessment: physical (strength, coordination), cognitive/perceptual, environmental (home, school, community), functional goals.
• Experience prescribing/customising specialised equipment for CP: For example, custom moulded seating systems, specialised wheelchairs, adaptive supports.
• Ability to provide detailed documentation: assessment reports, rationale for equipment, options, cost/benefit, trial plan, review schedule.

Why Choose CPA?   

• Enjoy flexibility in working hours, compressed hours and the option for both part-time and full-time positions.   
• Exceptional professional development opportunities, equating up to $20,000 a year—your growth is our priority.    
• Find your career path with multiple opportunities for growth, including Research, Clinical Governance, Specialisation and Management opportunities.   
• Benefit from detailed clinical supervision and work closely with our Clinical Governance team—we're invested in your success.   
• If you're moving for this role, we offer a relocation allowance of $5000    
• Save up to $2,650 per year on taxes through our meal, entertainment, and venue hire benefit.   
• Give your family the gift of fitness with our discounted gym/fitness center memberships.   
• Enjoy a work-life balance with 12 weeks of paid parental leave and 2 weeks of paid partner leave.   
• Additional leave days, including bonus leave, pre-purchased leave, compassionate leave, and CPA day, an extra public holiday (between Boxing Day and New Year's Day).  
• Outstanding career growth opportunities and world-class training through our in-house Training Alliance and registered training organization https://trainingalliance.edu.au/   
• CPA Clinical salaries are up to $130,000 equivalent package depending on experience level. A CPA salary includes a tax free packaged amount; For more information on this please discuss with our recruitment team.  

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