Occupational Therapist | Cessnock
Core
Occupational Therapist providing assessment and therapy services for adult and/or paediatric clients with NDIS focus, including functional assessments, assistive technology, motor therapy, and emotional regulation strategies.
Role type
Allied Health Occupational Therapist
Builds
Therapy interventions and assessment recommendations for clients in clinics, homes, and schools
Domain
Allied Health / Disability Support (NDIS)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational Therapy degree, AHPRA registration, functional assessment, assistive technology assessment, motor therapy (fine/gross), housing needs assessment, manual handling, developmental milestone assessment, sensory assessment, emotional regulation strategies
Preferred skills
Paediatric caseload experience, experience with SIL/SDA/ILO accommodation
Technologies
Assistive technology tools, clinical assessment software
Responsibilities
Conduct functional and activity of daily living assessments, perform 1:1 therapy sessions, assess and recommend seating and positioning, conduct manual handling assessments and training, support parents/carers/teachers with behavioral strategies
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (Open to New Grads and experienced practitioners)