Senior Occupational Therapist - Aged Care & Reablement Lead

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bee Well discounts

Salary packaging benefits

EAP support

Fitness perks (KX Pilates, UBX Boxing)

Endota spa savings

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc is seeking a Level 2 Occupational Therapist to drive clinical excellence within our Health & Fitness team and provide leadership to Level 1 Occupational Therapists.

You will manage a complex caseload, complete health assessments and deliver 1:1 restorative care for older people in aged care and home care settings, while leading reablement strategies with our allied health team to support client independence.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy with current, unrestricted AHPRA registration.
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, with aged care or reablement experience.
Current driver's licence, Senior First Aid and CPR certificates.
Great communication skills and a passion for leading and mentoring junior staff.
Strong knowledge of aged care practices, health promotion and home safety assessments

Responsibilities

Manage a complex caseload, completing health assessments and providing 1:1 restorative care for older people in aged care and home care settings.
Lead reablement strategies with our allied health team to support client independence