Autonomous OT for Elder Community Care

Resthaven Incorporated; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Resthaven Incorporated is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Community Services team, based from our Noarlunga office. You will work across Onkaparinga, providing person-centred occupational therapy to older people to maintain independence, wellbeing and goal achievement, within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

This role offers autonomy with strong collaboration, practical discharge planning, accurate documentation and involvement in teaching students, with travel

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Demonstrated professional experience and clinical skills in occupational therapy.
• An understanding of ageing and the needs of older people, their families and carers.
• Knowledge of services available to older people and people living with disability.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively to a team.
• A commitment to contemporary, evidence-based practice and quality outcomes.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients with a range of acute and chronic conditions, identifying their individual needs and goals.
• Develop and deliver tailored rehabilitation and maintenance programs to support independence and daily living.
• Regularly review treatment plans, evaluate client outcomes and adjust interventions as required.
• Support clients through effective discharge planning and ongoing care recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, health professionals and multidisciplinary team members.
• Liaise with Therapy Assistants to coordinate individual and group therapy programs.
• Contribute to the supervision of Occupational Therapy students and the delivery of education programs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy that promotes positive outcomes for older people.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Driver's licence

Clinical OT

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Resthaven Incorporated is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Community Services team, based from our Noarlunga office. You will work across Onkaparinga, providing person-centred occupational therapy to older people to maintain independence, wellbeing and goal achievement, within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

This role offers autonomy with strong collaboration, practical discharge planning, accurate documentation and involvement in teaching students, with travel