20 Aug
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Important Business
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Brisbane
20 Aug
Important Business
Brisbane
We are looking for a confident Occupational Therapist to join our growing team at Endow Support and Consulting in Brisbane.
Growing your career as a Full Time Occupational Therapist is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in communication, critical thinking and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Occupational Therapist at Endow Support and Consulting today!
This position is a diverse role comprising OT specific assessments, interventions and planning
predominantly in the NDIS and Aged Care frameworks to increase peoples function and independence in
all aspects of their lives. The position of Occupational Therapist is to provide a high quality, effective and
efficient service to clients accomplished by working as a member of the integrated health care team with
a focus on providing person centred, holistic and goal directed care that promotes clients’ wellness and
active participation in decisions about their care.
Clinical/Professional expertise
Maintain responsibility for a caseload of clients in line with ESCo and funding requirements.
Occupational Therapy specific assessments, home safety management and case management
for NDIS participants and aged clients;
Assessment, planning and management of minor and major home modifications;
Assessments and planning for NDIS participants to maximise their level of function, capacity and
social engagement in a range of setting;
Functional, Pre-employment, ADL & Workplace assessments, planning, reporting and
monitoring;
Prescription of equipment and recommendations, and provision of ongoing therapy support for
NDIS and other scheme participants;
OT assessments and planning for scooters and vehicle modifications enabling clients to access their
community, monitoring safety,
functional and cognitive ability;
Reporting outcomes and recommendations, written and verbal, in a timely manner;
Promoting health and wellness solutions and support optimal mental and physical outcomes for
clients referred to us;
Liaising with clients, families, referrers, doctors, employers and other allied health professions to
achieve coordinated outcomes to meet client goals from a capacity building and enabling
perspective;
Participate in integrated health care meetings as required and provide advice and consultation
to relevant workers when necessary;
Ensure that client files are maintained and managed in accordance with ESCo policy and
procedures;
Active participation in the mentoring and development of students Provide health education
and prevention advice to clients, carers, and other health professionals as appropriate;
Maintain professional development through access to current literature, education programs,
supervision programs and special interest groups.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as an Occupational
therapist;
Demonstrated clinical or occupational rehabilitation experience and NDIS experience
including prescribing equipment and assistive technologies, home modifications, driving
assessments and vehicle modification recommendations. Experience in capacity building
and improving functional independence.
Knowledge & Skills
Working knowledge of NDIS and My Aged Care systems with demonstrated experience
working and engaging with a range of clients in these areas;
Demonstrated knowledge and or experience in integrated health, allied health and primary
care with the ability to work collaboratively in an integrated team to achieve outputs and
agreed deliverables;
Ability to organise and proactively self-manage workload to meet annual performance
targets and service initiatives as directed;
Proven ability to make rational and sound decisions and judgements with a strong
commitment to delivering high levels of customer service;
Willingness to embrace change with the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing
priorities and objectives;
Well developed interpersonal skills and verbal & written communication skills with the ability
to adapt these to people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds;
Strong Computer Literacy Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, TRAK);
Current driver's licence;
Current First Aid Certificate is desirable.
In line with legislation ESCo will conduct the following checks that must be returned clear before
commencing:
Police Check – both National and International where applicable
POSITION DESCRIPTION
NDIS screening checks.
ESCo Child Safe Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
Working with Children Check
Skilled Registrations
Benefits
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Monthly team building activities
- On going supervision'
- Great salary and incentives
- Leave entitlements
Benefits of working as a Occupational Therapist in Brisbane:
● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary
📌 Occupational Therapist - Urgent Position (Brisbane)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Brisbane