Occupational Therapist - Grade 2
Core
Provide person-centred occupational therapy to residents in aged care facilities, focusing on functional rehabilitation, equipment prescription, and quality improvement.
Role type
Clinical occupational therapist (aged care)
Builds
Restorative care models and functional independence for elderly residents
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care
Deliverable
Physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy assessment, evidence-based therapy delivery, equipment prescription, cognitive rehabilitation, interdisciplinary collaboration, student supervision
Preferred skills
Experience in community or aged care settings, knowledge of assistive technology and funding pathways
Responsibilities
Assess resident goals and care needs, deliver occupation-focused therapy, prescribe assistive equipment, provide cognitive and functional rehabilitation, partner with families and care teams, supervise students and mentor staff