OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Take a look here to explore the differences in working in each setting.

Community Care

As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse adult client base with varying needs providing care to Home Care Package (HCP) / Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) consumers in their home. The role is primarily mobile.

Your main responsibilities will include providing high-quality, evidence-based assessment of capacity and function not only in their home but also in the community.

You will be exposed to neurological, musculoskeletal and degenerative conditions that are chronic in nature and will require a holistic approach.

You will be required to identify equipment intervention solutions and provide personalised prescription outcomes for the consumers ADL and PADL needs. You may also be required to liaise with external providers to supply more complex and personalised assistive technologies. Home modification prescription will also be a significant part of the role.

Benchmark report writing is an essential part of the role along with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. A good understanding of the HCP / CHSP system and processes will be essential.

You will work closely with family members, Case Managers and other Allied Health practitioners when required.

As a registered Occupational Therapist you will have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience which ideally includes experience with CHSP, HCP with Adults but not essential.

Requirements;

  • Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • AHPRA registration
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience
  • Current Police Check
  • Current drivers licence
  • Current Covid Vaccinations
  • Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance
  • Eligible to work permanently in Australia

To find out more about the role and our current vacancies apply via the link below:

NDIS

As NDIS Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to provide support for a diverse client base with varying needs providing care for participants on an NDIS funded plan in their home. The role is primarily mobile.

Your main responsibilities will include providing high-quality, evidence-based assessments of capacity and function, not only in their home but also in the community.

You will be exposed to neurological, musculoskeletal and degenerative conditions that are chronic in nature and will require a holistic approach.

You will be required to identify equipment intervention solutions and provide personalised prescription outcomes for the participant’s ADL and PADL needs. You may also be required to liaise with external providers to supply & prescribe more complex and personalised assistive technologies. Home modification prescription will also be a significant part of the role.

Benchmark report writing is essential along with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. A good understanding of the NDIS system and processes will be essential.

You will also work closely with family members, support coordinators, personal care workers, and occasionally LAC / NDIA Representative.

As a registered NDIS Occupational Therapist you will have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience which ideally includes experience with CHSP, HCP with Adults but not essential.

Requirements;

  • Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • AHPRA registration
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience
  • Previous NDIS experience
  • NDIS Workers screening check
  • Current Police Check
  • Current drivers licence
  • Current Covid Vaccinations
  • Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance
  • Eligible to work permanently in Australia

To find out more about the role and our current vacancies apply via the link below:

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