Occupational Therapist

About the Role: Senior OT ($85,000 – $105,000 per annum)

We are seeking AHPRA registered senior Occupational Therapist to join our growing team of medical professionals. You will be working with patients who are recovering from injuries and disability and help them regain their abilities so that they can resume work. Duties will include managing team, conducting physical assessment of clients, developing treatment plans, assessing work and home environments of clients, and developing physical rehabilitation programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.
• Assessing home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.
• Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.
• Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills.
• Preparing clients for a return to work.
• Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.
• Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and technical progress in order to provide clients with the best treatment program available.
• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.
• Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.

Working hours are flexible and are designated as per your availability. A chance to work in your free time (weekends, public holidays). 

Skills and Qualifications:

• A bachelor or master’s degree in occupational therapy from Australian university.
• Certificate of registration by AHPRA
• Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
• Ability to assess patient condition and work with treatment plans.

Benefits:

• Fuel Compensation 
• Paid Christmas Leave
• Workplace perks such as flexible work schedules, food and coffee
• Incentives for referrals

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