Occupational Therapist Neuro Rehab - Dandenong Melbourne, VIC

MediRecruit; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Laptop provided

Company car

Hybrid work arrangement

Birthday leave

EAP

Learning opportunities

Innovation support

Job summary

MediRecruit in Melbourne is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join a neuro rehabilitation allied health team, delivering services in clinic and community settings. We offer full-time or part-time roles (min 3 days) with NDIS experience essential and current AHPRA registration required.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop plans to improve independence and wellbeing, and prescribe assistive technology or home modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current AHPRA registration is essential.
• NDIS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services in the community and wellbeing centre settings, across NDIS and Aged Care funding.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop plans to improve independence, employment and wellbeing.
• Deliver services within individual client budgets and support clients to progress towards their goals.
• Prescribe assistive technology and home modifications for clients living with a neurological condition.
• Write detailed, person-centred reports and documentation that support clients' needs and goals.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice.
• Recommend clinically justified solutions that empower clients to balance risk and reward.

Skills

NDIS experience

Consumer focused

Collaborative

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist Neuro Rehab - Dandenong Melbourne, VIC

About the Role:

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a collaborative allied health team specialising in neuro rehab, working in both clinic and community settings. Full time and part-time (min 3 days per week) options available and previous NDIS experience is essential.

In the role you will deliver community Occupational Therapy services predominantly to NDIS participants with some aged care, Medicare and private clients included in the caseload as well. Duties include:

• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services in the community and in wellbeing centre settings, across NDIS and Aged Care funding
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop plans to improve independence, employment and wellbeing
• Deliver services within individual client budgets and support clients to progress towards their goals
• Prescribe assistive technology and home modifications for clients living with a neurological condition
• Write detailed, person-centred reports and documentation that support clients' needs and goals
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice
• Recommend clinically justified solutions that empower clients to balance risk and reward

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + $18,550 salary packaging
• Laptop and phone provided
• Company cars available for work use
• Full time or part-time flexibility
• Hybrid work arrangement - face to face and WFH
• Birthday leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Extensive learning opportunities and access to contemporary knowledge
• Support to develop and put innovative ideas and practices into action
• Specialist team with deep expertise in neurological conditions
• Variety of work across community and wellbeing centre settings

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• NDIS experience required
• Consumer focused, determined, self-disciplined, resilient and adaptable
• Collaborative, with a genuine passion for improving the lives of people with neurological conditions
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to complete an NDIS Worker Screening Check, Disability Workers Exclusion Check, National Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Eligible to work in Australia