Occupational Therapist
Core
Deliver evidence-informed, person-centred occupational therapy to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families in community settings to promote independence and quality of life.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (Itinerant/Community-based)
Builds
Practical, goal-focused intervention plans and strategies for everyday life skills
Domain
Healthcare / Autism Spectrum Disorder / Community Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy clinical practice, intervention planning, family collaboration, community-based service delivery, autonomy in practice
Preferred skills
NDIS worker orientation, travel across regional areas
Technologies
NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check
Responsibilities
Deliver therapy supports to 3-4 participants per day in community settings, Develop practical, goal-focused intervention plans, Work collaboratively with families and support networks, Build strengths-based strategies for independence, Support participants to develop everyday life skills, Work autonomously in the community as part of a team