Occupational Therapist Community Services

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

Looking for an Occupational Therapy role where you can work with greater autonomy and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people?

Resthaven is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our growing Community Services team, based from our Noarlunga office.

Working across Onkaparinga, you'll provide person-centred occupational therapy services to older people, helping them maintain their independence, improve their wellbeing and work towards their individual goals.

This is an opportunity to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, building meaningful relationships with clients while delivering contemporary, evidence-based occupational therapy within the community.

What you'll do

• 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.

About you

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working autonomously while valuing the support and collaboration of a multidisciplinary team.

You'll bring

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• A current driver's licence and access to a reliable, registered and insured 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.

Experience working with older clients in a multidisciplinary environment, measuring client outcomes or coordinating therapy services is desirable.

Make a meaningful impact through community occupational therapy

At Resthaven, you'll have the opportunity to use your clinical skills to support older people to maintain their independence and achieve their individual goals, while being part of a collaborative Community Services team.

Proudly South Australian and not-for-profit, Resthaven has been supporting older people since 1935.

• Work-related travel reimbursement applies.

If you share our values of Trust, Dignity and Respect, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.