Occupational Therapist
Core
Conduct functional assessments in home and community settings to set person-centred goals and prescribe assistive technology for participants with disabilities.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (clinical IC)
Builds
Individualized support plans and environmental modifications for NDIS participants
Domain
Disability support / Community health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Functional assessment, goal setting, environmental modification prescription, assistive technology selection, independent community work
Preferred skills
Proactive mindset, continuous improvement drive, relationship building
Technologies
Assistive Technology
Responsibilities
Complete functional assessments in homes and community environments; Set meaningful, person-centred goals based on real-life routines; Provide recommendations for environmental modifications; Identify and prescribe appropriate Assistive Technology; Collaborate with families and support coordinators
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinician