Senior Occupational Therapist
Core
Senior Occupational Therapist providing assessment, intervention, and clinical leadership for clients with complex physical disability, focusing on assistive technology, seating, positioning, and mobility.
Role type
Senior Occupational Therapist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Custom wheelchair seating, powered mobility solutions, vehicle modifications, and community access plans for children, young people, and adults.
Domain
Healthcare / Complex Physical Disability / Assistive Technology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical reasoning, assistive technology prescription, seating and positioning expertise, transdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, evidence-informed practice
Preferred skills
Experience in paediatrics, neurological conditions, lifespan practice, vehicle modifications
Technologies
Powered mobility devices, custom seating systems, vehicle modification tools
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for complex physical disability; prescribe manual and powered wheelchairs; conduct vehicle access and transport planning; collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams; mentor junior staff and contribute to clinical governance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship responsibilities