Occupational Therapist Neuro Rehab - Melbourne

MediRecruit; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Laptop and phone provided

Company cars for work use

Hybrid work: clinic, community, WFH

Birthday leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a neuro rehab team in Melbourne, delivering services in clinic and community settings. The role supports NDIS participants and other client groups, with flexible full- or part-time arrangements and hybrid work options.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, current AHPRA registration, and NDIS experience. A driver’s license and compliance checks are required; a passion for improving lives through neurological care is

Qualifications

• NDIS experience is required.
• AHPRA registration is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Candidate should be consumer-focused, collaborative and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community occupational therapy services in clinics and community settings.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop plans to improve independence and wellbeing.
• Deliver services within client budgets and support progress toward goals.
• Prescribe assistive technology and home modifications for neurological conditions.
• Write detailed client reports and documentation.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice.
• Balance risk and reward with clinically justified solutions.

Skills

NDIS experience

Consumer focused

Collaborative

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist Neuro Rehab - Melbourne

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

About Us:

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.

Additional information

• $18,550 salary packaging + laptop and phone
• Full time or part-time flexibility
• Hybrid - Clinic, Community and WFH