Occupational Therapist

Ashgail Rehabilitation Services – Bentleigh VIC

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in clients' homes, schools, workplaces and community settings.
• Develop individualised, goal-focused therapy plans based on client needs and priorities.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve independence, participation and quality of life.
• Assess functional capacity across activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility, cognition, sensory processing and community participation.
• Prescribe and recommend assistive technology and equipment where clinically appropriate.
• Complete home environment assessments and provide recommendations for home modifications.
• Support clients with upper limb rehabilitation, fine motor skills, sensory regulation, cognitive strategies and functional independence.
• Provide falls prevention strategies and environmental risk assessments.
• Educate clients, families and carers to maximise therapy outcomes and independence.
• Monitor progress and review intervention plans to ensure goals remain relevant and achievable.

Key ResponsibilitiesAbout the Role

As a community-based Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Provide occupational therapy services in clients' homes and community settings
• Work with participants under NDIS and private clients
• Deliver goal-oriented, evidence-based interventions
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with families, carers, and other allied health professionals
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and reports

Skill & ExperienceWhat We're Looking For

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Occupational Therapist
• Full AHPRA registration, OR Eligibility for limited registration in Australia
• Driver's licence and reliable vehicle (or willingness to obtain one upon arrival)
• Current Police Check
• Current Working With Children Check
• Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based occupational therapy practice
• Confidence managing a mobile caseload independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organisational ability
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to Australian clinical standards
• Ability to work independently with appropriate support

For Overseas Candidates

We provide:

• Structured supervision for limited registration
• Support transitioning into the Australian healthcare system
• Guidance on registration and compliance requirements
• A stable environment to build your long-term career