Community OT Locum - Regional Victoria (Accom + Vehicle)

MARS Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Fleet vehicle

Laptop & smartphone provided

ADOs, annual leave & sick leave

Job summary

MARS Recruitment is seeking a Locum Occupational Therapist for a 6-month fixed-term contract in regional Victoria. The role is community and home-based, with accommodation, a fleet vehicle, laptop, and smartphone provided, supporting frail aged clients and people with disability.

You will perform home safety assessments, arrange home modifications and equipment prescriptions, manage care planning, and collaborate with carers and a multidisciplinary team across CHSP and HACC-PYP funding streams

Qualifications

• Community Occupational Therapy experience.
• Home visiting experience.
• Knowledge of Australian Building Standards.
• Experience with home modifications and equipment prescription.
• Familiarity with Geat2GO and SWEP.
• Strong care planning and independent caseload management skills.
• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Home safety and functional assessments.
• Home modifications and equipment prescription.
• Scooter and wheelchair assessments.
• Care planning and goal setting to support independent living.
• Working closely with carers, families and multidisciplinary clinicians.
• Supporting clients to remain active within their local community.
• Collaborating with Allied Health Assistants for therapy programs and equipment trials.

Skills

Community OT

Home visits

Building standards AU

Home modifications

Equipment prescription

Geat2GO & SWEP

Care planning

Independent caseload

AHPRA registration

Driver's license

Job description

MARS Recruitment is seeking a Locum Occupational Therapist for a 6-month fixed-term contract in regional Victoria. The role is community and home-based, with accommodation, a fleet vehicle, laptop, and smartphone provided, supporting frail aged clients and people with disability.

You will perform home safety assessments, arrange home modifications and equipment prescriptions, manage care planning, and collaborate with carers and a multidisciplinary team across CHSP and HACC-PYP funding streams