Occupational Therapist – Local Travel, Flexible Hours

Jewish Care Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Purchased leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible caseload

Staff referral bonus

STAR program

Job summary

Jewish Care Victoria is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Active Living Services team. You will support older adults to stay active and independent, with local travel within Windsor, Caulfield, Elsternwick, Glen Huntly and surrounds, and opportunities to work in our Caulfield and Windsor onsite clinics.

The role involves offsite and onsite assessments, home modification reports, equipment prescriptions and group programs, all under a multidisciplinary team focused on healthy

Qualifications

• Must have registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in community-based occupational therapy is preferred.
• Ability to promote independence and functional abilities in clients.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and develop OT intervention plans aligned with Healthy Ageing.
• Regularly review plans, discharge planning and MDT referrals.
• Promote independence and functional abilities for clients with health promotion focus.
• Document client outcomes and present at clinical/team meetings.
• Supervise Allied Health Assistants/Exercise Leaders/Students.
• Promote and respect cultural diversity in care services.

Skills

Communication skills

Community OT experience

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Jewish Care Victoria is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Active Living Services team. You will support older adults to stay active and independent, with local travel within Windsor, Caulfield, Elsternwick, Glen Huntly and surrounds, and opportunities to work in our Caulfield and Windsor onsite clinics.

The role involves offsite and onsite assessments, home modification reports, equipment prescriptions and group programs, all under a multidisciplinary team focused on healthy