Occupational Therapist
Core
Occupational Therapist specializing in occupational health and vocational rehabilitation, helping clients manage pain, recover from injury/illness, and return safely to work.
Role type
Clinical Occupational Therapist (Vocational Rehabilitation)
Builds
Sustainable return-to-work outcomes for clients in workplace and community settings
Domain
Healthcare / Vocational Rehabilitation / Occupational Health
Required skills
Workplace assessment, return-to-work planning, client education and treatment, multidisciplinary collaboration, caseload management, independent work
Preferred skills
Interest in vocational rehabilitation, relationship building, organizational skills, commitment to professional development
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Completing workplace assessments and return-to-work planning; Supporting clients following illness or injury to safely return to work and everyday activities; Providing education, treatment and rehabilitation in workplace and community settings; Working with GPs, specialists, employers and other professionals to coordinate rehabilitation; Managing your own caseload, appointments and clinical documentation; Contributing to a range of vocational and community contracts
Seniority
Mid-level (2+ years clinical experience preferred, open to earlier career)