Occupational Therapist

Job Description

We are expanding our Ability Action Australia team and would love to welcome an Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful and rewarding impact.

On a daily basis, you will be:

• Managing an allocated caseload and completing therapeutic services in a timely manner
• Assessing participants emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental and physical level of function and capacity through clinical observations and standardised assessments
• Interpreting findings to formulate treatment goals unique to each participant
• Provide therapeutic interventions that are evidence-based and help participants get more out of life
• Provide support and advice on adaptations to the environment including home, school, work and residential facilities
• Recommend provision of Assistive Technology to assist participants with their functional limitations and to promote independence
• Maintain awareness of current legislation to ensure compliance

Qualifications

We are seeking a person with:

• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
• A genuine passion for working in the disability sector
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Current and valid Working with Children and Police Checks
• Valid Driver’s license and access to reliable motor vehicle
• The ability to work independently

Additional Information

As you support many, we support you. We offer:

• Above market salary package + car allowance + laptop + smartphone
• Access to incentive program, CPDand a 12-month retention bonus for certain locations
• Comprehensive induction process to get you off to a great start -'Ready for Action Program'
• Unlimited career growth options through Ability Action Australia and our parent company, MedHealth
• Flexible working hours