Experienced Occupational Therapist

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced occupational therapist looking to diversify your clinical skills or are you after a new challenge in an organisation that values growth, excellence and fosters a cohesive supportive team culture?

Join our team as one of our experienced therapists and develop skills in leadership to peers and junior staff whilst continuing to enhance your clinical skills and focus on providing high quality, evidence-based practice to a diverse caseload of clients. You’ll have opportunities to contribute to the growth of our dynamic organisation and be a key influence in service development.

SELECTION CRITERIA Essential

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current Victorian drivers’ licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to provide client focussed and comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions regarding client’s occupational roles, performance and functional levels relevant to the community setting.
• Knowledge of and experience working within a fee-for service model including NDIS, TAC, DVA, home care packages.
• Ongoing commitment to development of skills and capabilities through continuing professional development.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to ongoing development of skills and capabilities.
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other service providers involved in clients’ care.

Desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate to a minimum of a Level 2/3 OT including competency to determine the occupational roles, performance and functional level of individuals, assess the occupational environment; establish therapeutic goals; devise appropriate intervention including therapy, equipment prescription and home modifications that will enhance function or safety; and plan
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed time management, organisational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles and responsibilities including the supervision and mentoring of junior occupational therapists and undergraduate occupational therapy students.
• Knowledge and understanding of working within a fee-for-service model including NDIS, TAC, DVA, home care packages.

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