Employment

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The Top End is a land of big landscapes and bigger opportunities (some might say boundless). If you are starting out in your therapy career or feel a bit stuck in your current one then the Territory is the place to change your direction and your career prospects.

Territory Therapy Solutions provides services right across the Top End and through Central Australia. We are a client centred, culturally aware and goal driven service working in urban and remote communities. Our team are rewarded with experiences that you just won’t have anywhere else in Australia.

We employ therapists with a passion for helping others, an enthusiastic attitude, team playing spirit, and a need for a bit of adventure!

Territory Therapy Solutions strive to provide the very best in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Rehabilitation Services for all Territorians. We are always looking for people who want to share that vision with us.

Occupational Therapist - Learn more about working with us!

Overview:

The Senior Occupational Therapist at TTS, is responsible for undertaking occupational therapy assessment and treatment of clients living with spinal cord injuries, head injuries, strokes, limb amputations, neurodegenerative and neuro-congenital conditions, multi trauma within the urban remote and very remote settings of the Northern Territory.

This position includes the provision of assessment and treatment of clients referred to Territory Therapy Solutions, home and overnight community visits; travel may be required by plane and 4WD to various communities in the Northern Territory.

Responsibilities:

Provide high quality, reliable, culturally sensitive, caring and respectful occupational therapy assessments and interventions to adults with physical disabilities with minimal needs for supervision.
Provide evidence based clinical leadership and supervision to the occupational therapy team.
Provide guidance to the OT Team Leader/Management Team on strategic directions of the occupational therapy practice at TTS.

Experience:

Relevant to the responsibilities and requirements of the position as outlined.

Mandatory Position Requirements:

Bachelors degree of Occupational Therapy or higher qualification.
Completion of assessments and treatment programs relevant to occupational therapy for clients living with spinal cord injuries, head injuries, strokes, limb amputations, neurodegenerative and neuro-congenital conditions, multi trauma. This includes
- Completion of assessments for simple and complex Assistive Technology (AT)
- Completion of assessments for simple and complex home modifications and related activities including funding applications and liaison with relevant stakeholders to ensure satisfactory project completion.
- Completion of upper limb assessments and implementation of evidenced based interventions to improve functional capacity.
- 24-hour positioning assessments and interventions plus carer/support worker training
- Cognitive and behavioural assessments and associated interventions to improve functional skills and capacity.
- Housing assessments for supported independent living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation – SDA
Collaboration within the TTS multi-disciplinary team and with external stakeholders.
Updated client records on our client software system
Completion of high quality and comprehensive reports.
Demonstrated experience in the use of therapy assistant and carers as required to meet client treatment goals.
Participation in service development and quality improvement activities relevant to the business activities of TTS occupational therapy service.

Must demonstrate a high level of communication written and verbal skills, be a highly resourceful and collaborative team player with a creative streak.
Police Check Clearance.
Current Driver’s License.
Knowledge of Office 365.

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of Salesforce (Lumary).
Current First Aid & CPR.
FIM Credentialed
Post Graduate Qualifications in Clinical Rehabilitation or complex home modifications training.
Demonstrated experience, 5 years or more, in preferred field of clinical practice; for example: rural and remote, assistive technology, adult physical disability.

Training:

TTS will provide on-the-job training on the below:

NDS requirements.
Cultural awareness.
First Aid and CPR.
Self Defence
Job requirements specific to TTS which can include but not limited to:
- Program/Operating systems.
Monthly supervision.

Reporting/Accountability:

This position shall report to the Occupational Therapy Team Leader.

Hours:

Full time or part time position operating within TTS business hours of 8:00am-5:00pm (Monday to Friday).

Remuneration:

Dependent on experience and qualifications the remuneration offered will include:
- Generous salary package per annum between $108,000 – $136,000
- Relocation assistance considered.
- 6 weeks annual leave and 3 weeks personal leave.
- 10 days of professional development.
- Maternity/Parental leave (conditions apply).
- Bonus incentives.

New Graduate Speech Pathologist - Learn more about working with us!

Territory Therapy Solutions (TTS) is a highly regarded Darwin based allied health practice. We provide high quality and collaborative physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychology services to people throughout the Northern Territory. Our portfolio includes NDIS participants, third party workers’ compensation and motor vehicle accident claimants, and self-funded individuals with complex physical disability and neurological impairments.

We understand what it takes to help Territorians living with complex physical, cognitive and communication disabilities live a better life. Our therapists are highly motivated to make a difference to our clients’ communication needs and achieve their functional goals.

OVERVIEW
Speech pathology is a valued and growing service at TTS. The aim of speech pathology is to compliment and streamline existing allied health services by providing speech pathology assessments and interventions to those living with physical, cognitive and communication impairments due to neurological impairment and complex physical conditions within Darwin and remote and very remote locations throughout the Northern Territory. We aim to simplify our clients’ therapy journey building functional capacity so that they can thrive in their communities of choice. Our current speech pathologist supports the Territorian with their individualised communicative needs and support them during their mealtimes.

Our new speech pathologist will join and work collaboratively with the team of speech pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and therapy assistants to complete assessments and interventions for clients with augmentative and alternative communication, voice disorders, dysphagia, dysarthria and dysphasic conditions due to neurological or related impairments. The speech therapist may need to travel by small plane, 4WD to remote and very remote locations to see their clients, as well as provide therapy to clients at the TTS clinic or in community settings that align with the client goals.
TTS values ongoing professional development, our new speech pathologist will have the opportunity to complete courses that will benefit our clients and their own career. Please refer to Remuneration for further information.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The below responsibilities, will be overseen by your Team Leader for any particular issues or any gaps in your knowledge that arrise on the day. You will complete a minimum of 10 shadowed sessions with your team leader for any swallowing assessments. Initial communication assessments will also be completed with a team leader until you feel confident. You will also get scheduled weekly supervision to help manage your early career caseload.

Completion of mealtime management plans and community dysphagia assessments.
Completion of standardised and evidence-based assessments, appropriate screening tools and interventions with clients with communication impairment.
Prescription of augmentative and alternative communication systems and training to the client and their communication partners.
Prescribe communication programs to be administered by therapy assistants. Supervise and oversee the therapy assistant completing these programs.
Participation in internal in-service program.
Completion of case notes, time entries into our client management software of Lumary and Timecamp.
Completion of professional development activities in line with SPA recommendations.

EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS
• Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia
• Bachelor or Masters in Speech Pathology
• Post graduate studies welcomed.

MANDATORY POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Police Check Clearance.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of Office 365.

TRAINING TTS WILL PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ON THE BELOW:
• NDIS requirements.
• Cultural awareness.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Supervision program managed by the Principal Therapist. Specific speech pathology mentoring and supervision can be arranged according to the needs of the speech pathologist at TTS
• Job requirements specific to TTS which can include but not limited to:
• Program/Operating systems.

REPORTING/ACCOUNTABLITY:
• This position reports and is accountable to the Principal Therapist/Team Leader

HOURS:
• Full time position consisting of 37.5 hours per week operating within TTS business hours of 8:00am-5:00pm (Monday to Friday).

REMUNERATION:
• Dependent on experience and qualifications, generous remuneration offered will include:
• Generous salary package per annum.
• Relocation assistance
• Superannuation.
• 6 weeks annual leave and 3 weeks personal leave.
• 2 weeks professional development leave and/or assistance
• Maternity/Parental leave (conditions apply).
• Bonus incentives.

QUERIES AND APPLICATIONS:
Suitable applicants are invited to contact Sarah O’Connor, speech pathologist via employment@territorytherapysolutions.com.au or (08) 89474180 for further information

Physiotherapist – Learn more about working with us!

Territory Therapy Solutions (TTS) is a highly regarded and locally owned Darwin based allied health practice. We provide high quality and innovative physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychology services to people with complex disabilities and catastrophic injuries throughout the Northern Territory.

TTS is committed to providing reliable and caring allied health interventions with integrity and respect. We understand what it takes to help those living with complex disabilities and injuries reach their full potential. Our portfolio includes NDIS participants, third party workers’ compensation and motor vehicle accident claimants, and self-funded individuals.

Our physiotherapists are motivated to make a difference for those who are affected by neurological conditions and use evidence-based principles to treat and manage their clients.

We are looking for a super star physiotherapist to join our fantastic team of physiotherapists. The physiotherapist must be passionate about working with clients with complex disabilities and neurological conditions including stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, progressive neurological conditions, amputations, and multi- trauma.

Our new physiotherapist should be able to work well within a multidisciplinary setting and be willing to work in a range of community settings. These may include TTS gym-based sessions, home visits, hydrotherapy sessions and remote work.

The successful applicant will be provided with opportunities to grow and develop their physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills with clients with neurological conditions and complex disabilities. The physiotherapist will be supported through regular supervision sessions with one of our experienced physiotherapists and fortnightly in-services.

Role Description:

This role suits a full time physiotherapist who:

Is eager to work with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Is passionate about providing physiotherapy interventions to people with complex disabilities and catastrophic injuries.
Is keen to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
Is a team player with an ability to contribute collaboratively towards person-centred outcomes and client’s quality of life.
Enjoys and is willing to travel throughout the Territory to complete physiotherapy assessments and interventions in a range of community settings.
Has excellent oral and written communication skills.
Is resourceful, creative, and adaptable.
Has hydrotherapy experience or is comfortable in the water.

Essential Skills/Requirements:

Bachelor or higher qualification of Physiotherapy.
Registered with Australian Health Practitioners Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
Personal indemnity insurance.
Hydrotherapy qualifications or is willing to obtain.
Current Ochre Card and police check.
Current first aid/CPR certificate.

Remuneration:

Dependent on experience and qualifications, the successful candidate will be offered

Generous salary package per annum
Relocation assistance considered.
Superannuation.
6 weeks annual recreation leave and 3 weeks personal leave.
Professional development allowance and paid professional development leave
2 weeks of professional development.
Maternity leave, conditions apply

Applications are invited:

From genuine, new graduate or early career APHRA registered physiotherapists.

All applications must include a cover letter and an updated curriculum vitae. If you have any questions, please contact the Practice Manager, Aaron Muttukumaru, on 08 89474180 or via email, employment@territorytherapysolutions.com.au

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Allied Health Assistant - Learn more about working with us!

Territory Therapy Solutions (TTS) is a highly regarded and locally owned Darwin based allied health practice. We provide high quality and innovative therapy services to people with complex disabilities and catastrophic injuries throughout the Northern Territory.

TTS is a service of integrity; we aspire to be caring, respectful and reliable in the delivery of therapy services. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of service delivery and understand what it takes to help those living with complex disabilities and injuries live a better life. Our client portfolio currently includes NDIS participants, third party workers’ compensation and motor vehicle claimants, and self-funded individuals.

OVERVIEW

The Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing support with client home visits, hydrotherapy, and on-site gymnasium. The Therapy Assistant assists with developing and implementing resources and equipment under the direction of an occupational therapist, physiotherapist and speech pathologist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out therapy programs from the direction of our therapists.

• Create resources from a variety of programs which may include Word, Excel, Boardmaker, OT Draw.

• Scoring of standardised reports.

• Report set up and data entry.

• Complete hygiene and cleaning of equipment in the clinic rooms and gymnasium.

• Maintain appropriate clinical and progress notes in our client software.

• Setting up and preparing equipment and rooms for treatment.

• Sourcing of equipment and resources.

• Managing loan equipment pool.

• Assist therapists on home visits, setting up equipment, lifting equipment in and out of vehicles – following up trials.

• Assisting with arranging quotes for items.

• Assist with completing risk and home environment assessments.

• Assisting with purchase of items required by therapists.

• Creation of visual programs and resources. For example: recipe and activity development resources.

• Travel to/from communities by small plane or 4WD to assist therapists and see clients.

EXPERIENCE

• Certificate in Allied Health Assistant and/or previous working experience within a healthcare setting or working towards a related allied health qualification.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Lumary.

• Current First Aid & CPR.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong time management and ability to prioritise.

• Excellent attention to detail with a resourceful ‘can do attitude’.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

• Work in a confidential manner

• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional activities.

• A willingness to be mentored and supported by senior staff within the practice.

• Demonstrate capacity to empathise appropriately with clients

• Hydrotherapy experience

MANDATORY POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Police Check Clearance.

• Current Driver’s License.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to take initiative and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional personal presentation.

• Accuracy and sharp attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure, autonomously and as part of a team.

• COVID-19 vaccination

TRAINING

TTS will provide on-the-job training on the below:

• NDIS requirements.

• Cultural awareness.

• First Aid and CPR.

• Pool rescue training

• Job requirements specific to TTS which can include but not limited to: o Program/Operating systems.

REPORTING/ACCOUNTABILITY:

• This position shall be reporting/accountable to Team Leader/nominated therapy supervisors

HOURS:

• Part time/full time position consisting of 22.5/37.5 hours per week operating within TTS business hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday to Friday).

REMUNERATION:

• Dependent on experience and qualifications the remuneration offered will include: o Generous salary package per annum.

o Relocation assistance considered.

o Superannuation.

o 6 weeks annual leave and 3 weeks personal leave.

o 2 weeks of professional development.

o Maternity/Parental leave (conditions apply).

o Bonus incentives.