Community Occupational Therapist - Melbourne Based Role

Community Occupational Therapist - CHSP & HCP, NDIS & Aged Care - this is a Melbourne based role

• Are you a highly skilled Occupational Therapist with at least 2+ years experience and looking to progress your career with a company that “has fun, helps people & makes a difference”? If yes then we would love to hear from you.

About Us:

Bodyright Healthcare is a Great place to work! It's a big claim isn't it?

• We have a boutique feel but with a big vision, a great team and a culture that we're very proud of, which is why we're so careful when we add to the team.
• We have fun, help people and make a difference to the people we care for.
• BodyRight Healthcare respects, values and encourages diversity.
• We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have.
• We can offer a great support network and training incentives to further develop your career
• flexible working arrangements (work/life balance is important to us),
• ongoing professional development, education assistance & genuine career opportunities & pathways.
• We love to have regular catch ups whether it's a weekly/monthly clinical team meeting or our quarterly nights out with the entire team to let our hair down and socialise!

More about the role:

• In this role as an Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to provide support for a diverse client base with varying needs
• The role is primarily mobile an you can plan your week around home visits, report writing, team catch ups
• Your main responsibilities will include providing high-quality, evidence-based assessments of capacity and function, not only in their home but also in the community.
• You will be exposed to neurological, musculoskeletal and degenerative conditions that are chronic in nature and will require a holistic approach.
• You will be required to identify equipment intervention solutions and provide personalised prescription outcomes for the participant’s ADL and PADL needs.
• You may also be required to liaise with external providers to supply & prescribe more complex and personalised assistive technologies.
• Home modification prescription will also be a significant part of the role.
• You will also work closely with family members, support coordinators, personal care workers, and occasionally LAC / NDIA Representative.

Skills:

• Benchmark report writing is essential along with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• As a registered Occupational Therapist you will have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience which ideally includes experience with CHSP, HCP with Adults but not essential.
• Strong clinical skills in delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Excellent communication skills for building rapport with clients as well as collaborating within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Ability to assess a client's condition accurately using appropriate tools/techniques.
• Knowledge of assistive aids/equipment prescribing process.

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration
• Minimum of 2 years' experience
• Current Police Check
• Current drivers licence
• Current Covid Vaccinations
• Eligible to work permanently in Australia

In return we can offer:

• Generous & competitive salary
• Flexible Working days and hours, Great work-life balance
• career development opportunities
• Travel Allowance
• Phone, Laptop
• Uniform
• Professional development allowance
• Refer a friend bonus
• Access to Monthly training and mentoring
• EAP Program
• Education Assistance
• comprehensive induction & ongoing training
• Plus save up to 20% with our cashback & discounts across leading retailers like Iconic, Adore Beauty, JB HiFi, Movie Tickets, Uber Eats, Caltex, Dan Murphys, groceries and more!

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