Senior Occupational Therapist
Core
Deliver therapeutic services to participants with disabilities across the Newcastle and Hunter region, focusing on enhancing quality of life and independence.
Role type
Senior Occupational Therapist (clinical IC)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for NDIS participants
Domain
Disability support / Community health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, evidence-based intervention, caseload management, legislation compliance, multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship
Preferred skills
Community-based support passion, time management, organizational skills
Technologies
Standardized assessments, clinical observation tools
Responsibilities
Manage allocated caseload, assess developmental/cognitive/emotional/physical function, formulate treatment goals, provide therapeutic interventions, maintain legislative compliance, collaborate with multidisciplinary team, mentor graduates and early career clinicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties