Description
Early Career or Experienced Clinician, Full or Part Time
Enjoy absolute flexibility (Flexible hours, work from home and/or our Carnegie/Werribee hubs, ADOs) in this adult community role. Your career and wellbeing are supported with clinical & professional supervision from highly experienced leaders, 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, 12% super, and 5 days PD leave.
Who we are
Independent Rehabilitation Services (IRS) is a team of over 40 passionate, skilled and dedicated Allied Health clinicians across our Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Pathology Teams. Established in 1999, we have an outstanding reputation with our clients, their families, and the providers we work with.
We work exclusively with adults with neurological conditions in the community- from hospital discharge to many years down the track. We strongly believe in our person-centred approach which produces the best outcomes for our clients. We are dedicated to supporting our clients achieve their goals, reaching their potential and maximising their independence and participation in their lives and communities.
Why work with us
- Genuine support - From the moment you start with us, we’ve got you covered with our comprehensive induction program, clinical and professional supervision, mentoring, and our unique Buddy Program.
- Our unique culture - We’re confident you’ll find our culture genuinely supportive and values-led, which we’re incredibly proud of. We work hard and like to have fun! Our staff retention speaks volumes - some of our staff have been with us for 18 years and counting.
- Wellbeing focus - Your wellbeing is a major focus. With our wellbeing specific events, mental health first aiders, and check ins, we recognise that our people are our priority.
- Absolute flexibility and autonomy - Choose to work from home or one of our offices, and manage your own calendar and caseload, putting you in control.
- Work-life balance - We get that you have a life outside of work. You’re able to flex your working hours to suit your lifestyle. Additionally, there is the option to accrue Time in Lieu and take monthly ADOs.
- Our office - You can base yourself in our Werribee and/or Carnegie office, joining our team of experienced physios, OT’s and speechies.
- Social life - We’re big on regular social events, both within the office and outside of work. Fundraising lunches, a silent disco, group pilates classes and a trip to the snow - just to name a few!
Your day to day
- Variety - Every day is different. You’ll see clients with neurological conditions, such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological conditions. We work with our clients from hospital discharge to many years down the track. You’ll support clients to maximise their independence and participation at home, in the community, and in their lives.
- Flexibility and autonomy - Make work work for you. You have autonomy of your caseload and how you schedule your day. You can flex your work hours around life admin, and can choose where you work from. We spend a lot of time working independently, and the staff make an effort to come in for our big team lunch on a Wednesday, which is always a wonderful opportunity to connect with each other for a bite of food and lots of laughs!
- Help clients achieve their goals - Our clinicians find this an incredibly rewarding aspect of the role, and use an evidence-based approach as well as some creativity, to help clients achieve their goals. You’ll work collaboratively with clients, their families, supports, members of the multidisciplinary team and external providers such as TAC, WorkSafe, Aged Care, NDIS and equipment providers, to ensure your clients’ needs are met and their goals are achieved.
- Support you to achieve your goals - Our Career Journey Program keeps you on track with your career goals. You’ll have access to internal and external professional development opportunities that align with your goals as you commit to lifelong learning. You’ll also have an opportunity to supervise and mentor others, as well as students on clinical placement if this lights your fire.
- Part of an experienced community neuro team - As a valued member of the IRS Speech team, you'll be actively involved in team meetings, social catch-ups and opportunities to participate in portfolios and projects. Our clinicians are given individual clinical hours to achieve in their day, which factors in all the other amazing offerings we provide, and are very reasonable and achievable.
Requirements
About you
There are a few things that are essential for you to have in order to be successful in the role:
- Eligible for membership, or current membership, with Speech Pathology Australia
- A current drivers licence and a suitable vehicle
- A passion for working in the community
- An interest in working with adults with neurological conditions
- Being a self-motivated lifelong learner, who is open to feedback
- Able to work autonomously, and seek support when required
- Being a client-centred, collaborative clinician
Interested?
If you are interested in applying please send a detailed cover letter and your CV to: careers@independent-rehab.com.au. If you have any questions, please contact Amber Burnham (Speech Pathology Team Leader) on (03) 533, email careers@independent-rehab.com.au or visit our website independent-rehab.com.au. You can also see who we are and what we do on Instagram.
