Occupational Therapist – Community Adults

Join this service dedicated to helping both the elderly population and disabled clients through providing life changing therapy, equipment prescription, and relevant assessments, promoting client independence. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist, eager to be immensely supported as you join this emerging service.

• Great rates of pay that commensurate with experience – up to 100K Base + Super 
• Flexibility to work full or part time & from home
• Partner your Therapy and Assessment skills with Equipment prescription and assistive tech if of interest
• Expert team with strong background in OT and equipment prescription
• This service is dedicated to providing the right tools to clients in need whilst minimising their Aged Care / NDIS plan spend
• Supportive team that is dedicated to the care of clients and team members 

With this emerging therapy and equipment service, you will find an extremely experienced team dedicated to helping the elderly and disabled population. One of their primary drivers is to reduce the spend on Home Care / NDIS plans, allowing clients to maximize services and ultimately receive the best possible outcomes. This role will see you improving the quality of life of our respected elderly population, promoting independence and autonomy. You will also have the opportunity to provide meaningful therapy to adults with a disability in the community. You will be met with a highly personal, collaborative, and switched-on group of professionals. Be valued as an individual and met with the support to assist your autonomy and success as an Occupational Therapist. 

The Role:

• Undertake assessments - assessment of daily living capabilities and provide intervention with a focus on evidence-based practice.
• Provide therapy in line with client’s Home Care packages / NDIS plan
• Prescription of equipment, assistive technologies and other therapy supports if relevant / of interest
• Liaison with families and other relevant stakeholders
• Collaboration with the wider team and Equipment specialists
• Providing treatment, guidance and education to individuals and their carers.

Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy (with current AHPRA registration)
• A passion for facilitating and enabling meaningful outcomes for the elderly population and people with disability 
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and families to ensure that therapy is fun and engaging.
• Current driver’s license and car
• Working with Children Check, National Police Check, Children's First Aid training (or willingness to obtain these).
• Some clinical Occupational Therapy experience is essential

Benefits:

• Generous salary up to $100K Base + Super, dependant on experience 
• Established, friendly OT and equipment team 
• Immense support to allow you to flourish as an autonomous and health care professional

This exciting role will provide you with significant support as an Occupational Therapist and ample opportunities for career progression. You will be joining a small and friendly team with a manager committed to your success. 

If you would like to hear more about this role, or submit an application, please contact Kirstin Symmonds: 0407 381 *** / ****@starhr.com.au