Occupational Therapist
Core
Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adult and pediatric clients with NDIS focus, including functional assessments, assistive technology, motor therapy, and behavioral strategies.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (NDIS focus)
Builds
Individualized therapy plans and assistive technology recommendations for clients in clinics, homes, and schools.
Domain
Allied Health / Disability Support (NDIS)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy assessment, motor therapy (fine/gross), assistive technology assessment, behavioral strategies, manual handling, housing needs assessment, evidence-based intervention
Preferred skills
Paediatric caseload experience, group therapy facilitation, parent/carer/teacher collaboration
Technologies
Assistive technology devices, seating and positioning systems
Responsibilities
Conduct functional and activity of daily living assessments, perform 1:1 therapy sessions, assess and recommend assistive technology, evaluate housing needs (SIL/SDA/ILO), implement seating and positioning recommendations, conduct manual handling assessments and training, support emotional regulation and behavioral strategies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinician