Occupational Therapist - Urgent Position (Brisbane)

Occupational Therapist - Urgent Position (Brisbane)

20 Aug
|
Important Business
|
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

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