Occupational Therapist
Core
Provide comprehensive assessments, person-centred care plans, and OT services to clients living at home, focusing on equipment prescription and home modifications to increase independence.
Role type
Community health occupational therapist
Builds
Home modifications, equipment installations, and care coordination for older adults
Domain
Aged care and community health
Required skills
Occupational therapy clinical assessment, care plan development, multi-disciplinary collaboration, home modification coordination, health system navigation
Preferred skills
General medical/aged care sector experience, SWEP Red level status for home modifications/seating/transfers/bathing, student supervision
Technologies
Telehealth platforms, home modification equipment
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive assessments and OT services to clients living at home; Develop and implement person centred care plans; Liaise with relevant agencies to coordinate home modifications and equipment installation; Advocate for clients with complex care needs within the health care system
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC