Occupational Therapist
Core
Conduct functional assessments and deliver goal-oriented therapy to help older adults regain independence and improve functional abilities in home and community settings.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (Home and Community Care)
Builds
Reablement services and transition care programs for older Australians
Domain
Aged care and community health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
functional assessments, therapy planning, home modification prescription, delegation to allied health assistants, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
dementia care, chronic illness management, mobility limitation support, knowledge of aged care funding models (HCP, CHSP, SAH, TCP)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct client assessments to determine capabilities and support needs; Deliver tailored therapy to support independence; Prescribe home modifications, aids, and equipment; Delegate tasks to Allied Health Assistants; Provide guidance to Allied Health Assistants; Participate in Multidisciplinary Team meetings; Contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC