OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (FEMALE - CASUAL):

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We are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team. We focus on providing compassionate, holistic care to our participants, and creating plans to reduce potential injuries and allow participants to set their own paces. You will be working with a dedicated team providing services to children and adults with a range of diagnoses. As part of your role, you will undertake assessments and provide intervention to your clients, liaising with their families and other relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

· Assessing and evaluating participants to determine their physical condition, limitations, medical histories and personal goals. The interventions will be carried out in participants’ homes, in clinics or via telehealth.

· Advising family members and support workers about the level of care the participant needs

· Providing occupational therapy guidance, support and education during the sessions

· Educating participants on how to interact with adaptive technology and showing them how to use these assistive devices

· Assisting participants on purchasing assistive products and guiding them on their home modifications to help them achieve their goals

· Creating reports for participants

Requirements:

· Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy

· APHRA registration

· Clinical experience with working with children and/or adults with disabilities is desirable but not essential

· Good written and verbal communication with the ability to build rapport with participants and their family to ensure that sessions are fund and engaging

· Australian driver’s license

· Ability to work independently

· Current Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, CPR, Manual Handling, First Aid Certificate

Benefits:

· Negotiable salary package + travel reimbursement

· Flexible hours

· Professional development and training