Occupational Therapist – Home Care (Full-Time)

Mercy Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Australia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Home Care Team in Parkville. You will deliver person-centred, evidence-based services to maintain or improve clients’ independence and quality of life within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves home-based assessments, tailored intervention plans, assistive technology recommendations, and collaboration with families and carers to achieve meaningful health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to person-centred and evidence-based practice.
• Experience in aged care, community health, disability, NDIS, rehabilitation, or home care services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in clients' homes.
• Assess functional capacity, mobility, falls risk, and home safety.
• Develop, implement, and review goal-focused intervention plans.
• Recommend assistive technology, equipment, and home modifications.
• Deliver reablement and restorative care interventions.
• Collaborate with care partners, nurses, allied health professionals, families, and carers.
• Prepare clinical documentation, reports, and funding recommendations.
• Contribute to quality improvement, risk management, and compliance activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Care planning

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Mercy Health Australia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Home Care Team in Parkville. You will deliver person-centred, evidence-based services to maintain or improve clients’ independence and quality of life within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves home-based assessments, tailored intervention plans, assistive technology recommendations, and collaboration with families and carers to achieve meaningful health outcomes.