Occupational Therapist Community Services
Core
Provide person-centred occupational therapy services to older people in the community to help them maintain independence and improve wellbeing.
Role type
Community Occupational Therapist
Builds
Rehabilitation and maintenance programs for older adults
Domain
Healthcare / Geriatric Community Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy clinical assessment, rehabilitation program development, discharge planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical documentation, evidence-based practice
Preferred skills
Experience with older clients, outcome measurement, student supervision
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Assess clients with acute and chronic conditions, develop tailored rehabilitation programs, review treatment plans and evaluate outcomes, support discharge planning, liaise with therapy assistants, supervise OT students, maintain clinical documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC