Lead Occupational Therapist – Aged Care & Reablement

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. is seeking a Level 2 Occupational Therapist to drive clinical excellence and mentor Level 1 OT staff. You will manage a complex caseload and provide 1:1 restorative care for older people in aged care and home care settings.

You will lead reablement strategies with our allied health team to support client independence, working on-site and off-site as part of our Health & Fitness team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in aged care or reablement.
• Current driver’s licence, Senior First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Strong communication skills and mentoring ability for junior staff.
• Strong knowledge of aged care practices, health promotion and home safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload and complete health assessments.
• Provide 1:1 restorative care for older people in aged care and home care settings.
• Lead reablement strategies with the allied health team to support client independence.

Skills

Leadership mentoring

Communication skills

Aged care knowledge

Health promotion

Home safety assessments

Education

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. is seeking a Level 2 Occupational Therapist to drive clinical excellence and mentor Level 1 OT staff. You will manage a complex caseload and provide 1:1 restorative care for older people in aged care and home care settings.

You will lead reablement strategies with our allied health team to support client independence, working on-site and off-site as part of our Health & Fitness team.