The opportunity;
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in our Grafton clinic and servicing the surrounding Clarence Valley region as a loucm.
You'll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and take on an existing NDIS and community aged care case load for a period of 2-4 months.
Position is ideally suited to a candidate with experience in either (or both) community aged care or NDIS.
About Optimum;
We are a team of 75+ allied health professionals servicing Grafton and the Clarence Valley from our Queen st clinic and have 5 more clinics in Northern NSW and Southern QLD.
Our team consists of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Exercise Physiology.
Things you will be doing;
- Delivering in-home services through a variety of community aged care programs, including;
- Home modifications
- Equipment and adaptive aids prescription
- Pressure injury risk assessment and reporting
- Functional assessments and reports
- Deliver NDIS services
- Types of referrals: Neurological disorders, Physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, spinal chord injuries
- Functional assessments and reports
- Assistive technology assessment and reports
- Ongoing therapy for capacity building for daily activities
- Cognitive assessments
- Not required, but if Paediatrics is an area of interest this is an area we are able to support building a case load in.
Skills needed
- Hold an Occupational Therapy degree
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Valid police check
- Valid drivers licence
The benefits;
- Accomadation assistance provided
- Company cars available for work related travel.
- Work with and collaborate with experienced Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists
- Generous hourly rate of pay
Apply now to: ****@opthealth.com.au or call Dane on 0423 267 *** to have a chat about this role.