Occupational Therapist

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team at Menora Gardens on a full time basis.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for working in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services in a customer led organisation. This includes providing clients and caregiver available options and solutions within assessment brief and funding guidelines.

A week in the life of your new role

• Providing high quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for clients within the context of primary health care in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner, in keeping with accepted best practice standards
• Conducting Occupational Therapy assessments including all areas of activities of daily living, mobility and facility safety
• Ensuring integrated service delivery and follow up, coordinating and communicating as required with other relevant internal, visiting and external providers
• Providing follow-up monitoring and care as directed through health assessments
• Incorporating a holistic approach to health care that incorporates health promotion activities according to community and organisational priorities
• Working closely with the local community teams and key stakeholders to support regular tracking of progress in monitoring client progress and care, ensuring feedback is provided to staff supporting implementation of changes in response to identified gaps

For your new role

• Eligibility and registration as an OT with AHPRA
• A comprehensive understanding of the health issues impacting the lives of our clients and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the philosophy and practice of Bolton Clarke’s service model and the ability to work sensitively and effectively with a diverse community group
• Broad understanding of the Commonwealth and State Health Service system
• Ability to establish trust and rapport, maintaining confidentiality and record keeping as well as being proactive in your approach

What we offer!

• A range of employee benefits and discounts
• $15,900 Salary packaging + $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Discounted private health insurance