Senior Occupational Therapist - Melbourne Western Suburbs
Community based OT in Melbourne Western Suburbs. Be part of a progressive company dedicated to changing lives.
Benefits
- Parental leave
- Access to a leading AI platform made by allied health professionals
- Paid external professional development and study leave
- Free Counselling support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount and benefits portal
- Loyalty service awards including vouchers, annual dinner and company sponsored holidays
- Quarterly Employee Recognition Program
- Lucrative referral bonus
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Regular social catchups
The Opportunity
We are looking for Occupational Therapists who love what they do and want to make a real difference in the work they do. Reporting to the OT Team Leader, this opportunity will see you work autonomously on your own caseload within the NDIS and Support At Home.
You will deliver services to our clients in the community with the support of clinical leads and team leaders. Working as part of a wider team of Occupational Therapists, you will be in an environment of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement and be surrounded with a culture of positive engagement within the team.
Your responsibilities
- Provide home-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for clients in their own home through Support At Home/NDIS
- Arrange appropriate home modifications and equipment
- Develop therapy programs to improve clients’ daily routines, independence in personal care skills, domestic skills, community skills and sensory requirements
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide support for clients and refer to appropriate services as required.
- Review therapy programs to follow up on the progress of your clients and the results they have achieved.
- Work autonomously to prioritize and complete tasks, maintain records and provide patient reports
Qualifications
- Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with AHPRA
- Police Check Clearance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time-management skills and attention to detail
Our Senior Occupational Therapists who have skills in these areas will be highly regarded:
- Home Modifications
- Assistive Technology prescription
- NDIS Assessments and Reports (Functional Assessments, Housing and Support Needs Assessments)
- Mentorship of new graduates
At our core, we believe that everyone deserves access to high quality Healthcare, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, age, or any other factor. We are committed to creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive to all. We are dedicated to removing any barriers that may limit access to our services and to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
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