Occupational Therapist | Community Aged Care | $110k + Super + Vehicle

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – COMMUNITY AGED CARE

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – COMMUNITY AGED CARE

Shepparton, VIC
Full Time
Up to $110,000 + Super + Fleet Vehicle Access

Role Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an Occupational Therapist to join a growing Community Allied Health team supporting older adults and people living with disabilities to maximise independence at home.
You will provide client-centred occupational therapy services across the community, working with clients, families and carers to develop practical solutions that improve safety, independence and quality of life. This role offers a varied caseload across aged care and disability services, with the opportunity to work collaboratively alongside a multidisciplinary team and Allied Health Assistants.

Caseload:

- Frail aged clients and people living with disabilities
- Home Care Package (HCP) clients
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) clients
- HACC PYP clients
- NDIS clients (minimal exposure)
- Functional assessments
- Home safety assessments
- Falls prevention and risk management
- Assistive technology and equipment prescription
- Home modifications and environmental assessments
- Wheelchair and scooter assessments
- Activities of daily living and independence support

What You'll Be Doing:

- Conduct occupational therapy assessments within clients’ homes and community settings.
- Provide recommendations for home modifications, assistive technology and equipment solutions.
- Develop personalised goals and care plans to support clients to remain independent at home.
- Complete functional assessments, clinical reports and funding documentation.




- Collaborate with clients, families, carers and the wider Allied Health team to deliver holistic care.
- Work alongside Allied Health Assistants to implement therapy programs and equipment trials.
- Provide supervision and support to Grade 1 Occupational Therapists, students and Allied Health Assistants.

Why This Role?
Competitive salary up to $110,000 + Super
Community-based role supporting meaningful client outcomes
Diverse caseload across aged care and disability
Access to fleet vehicles for community visits
Laptop and mobile phone provided
Opportunity to work alongside Allied Health Assistants
Supportive and growing Allied Health team
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Flexible working setting with home-based appointments

Requirements:

- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Community occupational therapy experience highly regarded
- Experience working with older adults and/or people living with disabilities
- Strong knowledge of home modifications and Australian Building Standards
- Experience prescribing assistive technology and equipment
- Experience with wheelchair and scooter assessments desirable
- Understanding of funding schemes such as CHSP, HACC PYP, NDIS, Geat2GO and SWEP desirable
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Current driver's licence and willingness to complete home visits
- Full Australian working rights

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📌 Occupational Therapist | Community Aged Care | $110k + Super + Vehicle (Shepparton)
🏢 Henderson Healthcare
📍 Shepparton