Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
- Flexible work options - ability to work part time and/or school hours
- Conduct OT specific assessments, interventions within NDIS frameworks
- Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer
About CareChoice
CareChoice is a NDIS and TAC/ WorkSafe registered disability provider. We deliver a wide range of services and provide complex support across the Disability sector in a range of settings including in home care, residential, community and Specialist Disability Accommodation.
About you
The successful candidate will have a ‘can do’ attitude with the desire to perform the role with the highest level of professionalism and integrity; with the view of always representing the organisation in a positive and professional manner.
We are open to applicants seeking school hours or other part time hours, this can be discussed on application.
Ideally, you’ll have:
- Demonstrated experience in person centred care through effective assessment, care planning, case conferencing and review of clients
- Demonstrable anatomical and neurological expertise to understand the physical difficulties clients are experiencing
- Knowledge and experience in assistive technology & home modifications
- Excellent investigative skills and the ability to problem solve and develop solutions
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge and understanding of the NDIS and prior work experience or lived experience of disability (desirable)
Qualifications required
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Working with Children Check (Employee type)
- Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence with access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
About the opportunity
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this newly created role as the Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for:
- Conducting OT specific assessments, interventions and planning within the NDIS and Aged Care frameworks, to increase peoples function and independence in all aspects of their lives.
- Provide evidence based, person-centred assessment, clinical management and intervention to people with a cognitive, physical or psycho-social disability in line with NDIS goals.
- Prescribe Assistive Technology and recommendations for Home Modifications funded under the NDIS and other external funding agencies, this includes the preparation of funding applications.
- Provide ADL (activity of daily living) and functional capacity assessments within the client’s home and provide recommendation and intervention.
- Manage a caseload of clients who may present with increasing complexity, multiple co-morbities and functional limitations across multiple areas of their life.
- Provide information and skills training to clients, their family and support workers as needed to achieve the NDIS goals.
- Liaise with and provide therapy and progress reports to the NDIS, Support Coordination, external organisations and other referrers/funding bodies as required.
Benefits & culture
As part of our commitment to putting People first, you’ll enjoy industry-leading wellbeing support and benefits at CareChoice, including:
- Top 10 Australian Financial Review Best Places to Work 2024
- Flexible work options â ability to work part time and/or school hours
- Discounts with several department store retailers, events & entertainment, home & technology
- Access to discounts with groceries & beverages, shopping & fashion, sports & leisure, fuel and transport
- Car, health insurance and energy benefits
- Monthly & Annual Recognition & Reward for Employee of the Month
- Service Recognition & Reward Program
- Access to your pay as you earn it via our financial wellbeing partner
- Employee Pathways Scholarships and Employee Support Fund
- Free ongoing training and development
- Career development opportunities including secondments and Job-Ride-A-Long program
- A number of employee wellness platforms including EAP, free flu shots and travel discounts
From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Joanne Thomson on [email protected], quoting Ref No. 1188339.
