Occupational Therapist

About the role

Reliance Care & Support, an Allied Health Service and NDIS provider serving Western Melbourne, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver culturally appropriate occupational therapy across paediatric, adolescent and adult caseloads. The role covers clinic-based and community-based work, including school visits and home visits.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver early childhood intervention and occupational therapy services to children and their support teams in the home, school, community, by telehealth or in therapy centres
• Deliver goal-directed therapy to school-age children with learning, language, communication, sensory, intellectual, physical and cognitive difficulties
• Conduct developmental assessments and play-based therapy, and complete functional assessments
• Provide skill-focused occupational therapy and social skills support
• Conduct SIL (Supported Independent Living) and SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) assessments, and assess and recommend home modifications
• Educate parents, teachers and carers and collaborate with psychologists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and other occupational therapists
• Help clients and their support teams develop and review therapy and support plans

Required profile

• AHPRA registration and OT Australia registration
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated experience working autonomously
• Current driver's licence, national police check, first aid certificate and working with children check
• High level of organisational skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Passion for helping people of all ages and ethnicities, including people with disabilities

What we offer

• Clinic-based and community-based work, including school and home visits
• Opportunities to progress clinically and/or into management
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Flexible employment arrangements
• Administrative support for scheduling and documentation
• Professional development and supervision opportunities

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to the employer.