Occupational Therapist (Children and Youth Services)
Core
Deliver evidence-based therapy assessments, interventions, and evaluations to support children and youth with disabilities in achieving functional goals and independence.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (Children and Youth Services)
Builds
Individual and group-based therapy services, assistive technology prescriptions, and person-centred care plans.
Domain
Disability services, paediatrics, community care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Person-centred care planning, assistive technology prescription, multidisciplinary collaboration, case management, regulatory compliance, clinical assessment
Preferred skills
Paediatric experience, low vision support experience, NDIS/CHSP funding model knowledge
Responsibilities
Partner with clients and carers to establish functional goals; deliver therapy assessments and interventions; manage allocated caseload; assess and prescribe assistive technology; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; maintain compliant client records; monitor service quality and outcomes.
Seniority
Mid-level, registered practitioner