Occupational Therapist – Aged Care and NDIS
Core
Community-based Occupational Therapist supporting older Australians and NDIS participants in their homes to maintain safety, independence, and confidence through assessments, equipment prescription, and home modifications.
Role type
Senior IC Occupational Therapist (Aged Care & NDIS)
Builds
Home modification solutions, assistive technology trials, and clinical reports for funding.
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
In-home functional assessments, assistive technology prescription, home modification planning, NDIS documentation, clinical report writing, equipment trials coordination, telehealth assessments, falls prevention, mobility and transfer assessments, liaising with trades and suppliers.
Preferred skills
Experience in Support at Home or Home Care Packages, working with older people and people with disability, client coordination.
Responsibilities
Completing in-home OT assessments, recommending bathroom and accessibility modifications, coordinating equipment trials with suppliers, preparing funding recommendations for aged care and NDIS, conducting telehealth assessments, liaising with builders and allied health professionals, maintaining clinical notes.
Seniority
Experienced, independent practitioner