Occupational Therapist - Western Sydney / Nepean

• Role: Permanent Part Time
• Flexible working arrangements. Enjoy completing any non-face-to-face work at home!
• Location: Western Sydney/Nepean (Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Penrith)

About Vivir Healthcare: 
 Vivir Healthcare is Australia’s leading Healthcare Provider within the Aged, Community and Disability sectors. We make a difference to over 20,000 lives every week by providing Allied Health solutions in residential aged care facilities, community, as well as in the homes of elderly people, and retirement villages.  
  
Our team has been working to improve the lives of elderly Australians for over 20 years, blending expert aged care services with a genuine commitment to high-quality care.  
  
Vivir Healthcare works in conjunction with customers developing client specific Allied Health programs designed to cater for all residents/clients/consumers across the elderly and disabled population groups. Guided by our core principles of ‘Stronger together’ and ‘Even better tomorrow’, our new programs ensure older and disabled Australians continue to have access to essential Allied Health services.  
Company Benefits: 
Due to rapid growth, we have exciting opportunities for energetic and passionate clinicians to join our dynamic team, and we are currently offering:  

• Flexible working arrangements. Enjoy completing any non-face-to-face work at home! 
• The case load is matched to your interest and previous experience. Upskilling is provided in areas of development. 
• Regular peer support, a culture of team learning and sharing wins.  
• Dedicated supervisors and team leaders comprised of experienced, multidisciplinary clinicians able to create individualised supervisory frameworks to support clinician learning and development. 
• Access to internal Learning Hub that provides assessment resources, therapy resources and in-house Professional Development    
• Professional development with internal/external presenters 
• Relocation assistance up to $5000 for regional and rural locations    
• A structured and progressive career path with potential to lead to a Team Leader or Clinical supervisor or management role.   
• Employee assistance program – Access to 24/7 confidential mental health and wellbeing support   
• Reward and recognition program – Monthly, quarterly, and annual peer-nominated recognition rewards   
• Novated leasing - Finance a vehicle using your pre-tax income. 
• Salary packaging is available to all eligible staff who are permanent employees.  
• Opportunities to travel for work.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 
This role involves a variety of occupational therapy services provided to NDIS participants.
Some regular duties include:  

• Administering OT assessments across our dynamic caseloads.   
• Working in the school, community, and home environments.   
• Provision of therapy which are tailored to NDIS participants to promote best outcomes.   
• Doing Functional Capacity Assessments / Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation assessments.
• Assistive Technology Assessments for specialised equipment prescription
• Completing progress notes/documentation  
• Manual Handling training and education
• Pressure care education and therapy
• Sensory assessments and sensory integration focussed interventions.
• Opportunity to work in Paediatrics space.
• Therapy and rehabilitation including capacity building interventions for daily living skills.
• Falls Prevention
• Home modifications (minor and complex home modifications)

We welcome Occupational Therapists interested in enhancing their skills in the NDIS space, as our team includes experienced leaders and supervisors ready to provide support & training in this area.
 Skills and Qualifications: 

• Occupational Therapy Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent as approved by AHPRA – Full Registration 
• Drivers’ license and reliable vehicle 
• Professional indemnity insurance, or willingness to obtain. 
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain. 
• 2023 Flu Vaccine Certificate, or willingness to obtain. 
• COVID vaccine certificate, or willingness to obtain. 
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.
• Experience and skills in NDIS, prescription of assistive technology and home modifications preferred.

Opportunities available across Residential Aged care, Community Home care and NDIS.  
 
Apply directly or get in touch today! 
For more information, please feel free to contact application@vivir.com.au