Occupational Therapist - Community - Part Time - South East Melbourne, VIC
Our Client:
Our client is a privately owned allied health business, established in 2014 to provide services to older people. They are a growing organisation with plans for further expansion in terms of the area they cover and the services they offer. Their vision is to provide high quality healthcare to Australians wherever they are, whenever they need to access it. Their mission is to disrupt the status quo and inspire, innovate and recreate healthcare services.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Community Occupational Therapist to join a growing allied health team in the South East suburbs of Melbourne, VIC. This is a part-time position, working 3 days per week. You will deliver community-based occupational therapy to clients in their homes, with a caseload funded through Support at Home and the NDIS. You will support clients to maintain independence, safety and quality of life, working autonomously across a varied caseload while being backed by a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Complete functional and home assessments for clients funded through Support at Home and the NDIS
- Prescribe assistive technology and equipment, and recommend home modifications
- Develop and deliver individualised goal-directed interventions
- Provide falls prevention, safety and ageing-in-place strategies
- Write transparent,
well-justified reports and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with clients, families, carers, care coordinators and other allied health professionals
- Manage a community caseload and travel between client homes
Benefits:
- $80,000 pro rata + superannuation (3 days per week)
- Part-time, 3 days per week
- Community-based role with a varied caseload across Support at Home and NDIS
- Senior mentoring and clinical support
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive team within a growing, expanding organisation
About You:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 2 to 3 years' post-registration experience (essential)
- Demonstrated experience working with Support at Home clients (essential)
- Demonstrated NDIS experience (essential)
- Experience in community-based practice, including home modifications and assistive technology
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills
- Ability to work autonomously and manage your own caseload
- Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Eligible to work permanently in Australia
Additional information
- $80,000 pro rata + superannuation (3 days per week)
- Part-time, 3 days per week
- Senior mentoring and clinical support
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Community - Part Time - South East Melbourne, VIC
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📍 Melbourne
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