Occupational Therapist - Disability Home Nursing Care

Disability Home Nursing Care; Victoria; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria, Australia is seeking an occupational therapist to improve and restore patients’ abilities for daily activities. The role involves assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with other professionals. Candidates must have relevant experience in therapeutic techniques and patient care.

Qualifications

• Allied health professional with expertise in therapeutic techniques.
• Ability to conduct in-person patient assessments.
• Experience in developing treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out in-person assessments of patients’ abilities and challenges.
• Developing strategies and treatment plans to support patients.
• Assessing patients' environments and suggesting modifications.
• Teaching patients exercises for daily application.
• Providing advice on technical equipment for support.
• Liaising with treating professionals about patient progress.

Job description

Duties and Qualifications

An occupational therapist is an allied health professional who uses therapeutic techniques to improve, restore or maintain a person’s ability to engage in day‑to‑day activities. Their duties include identifying and treating a patient’s physical, developmental, and emotional difficulties that impact their ability to carry out everyday tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out in‑person assessments of patients’ abilities and challenges.
• Developing strategies and treatment plans to support patients in overcoming their challenges.
• Assessing the patient’s environment, such as work or home, to suggest modifications as needed.
• Teaching patients exercises and strategies to apply in their daily lives.
• Providing advice on technical equipment that may support the patient.
• Liaising with other treating professionals to discuss patient progress.