At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide evidence-based occupational therapy to clients of all ages in various settings.
- Company: Join a friendly and supportive Allied Health team in Warracknabeal.
- Benefits: Enjoy personal and professional development opportunities and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities across community, acute, and aged care services.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in clients' lives while developing your clinical skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Allied Health team, based in Warracknabeal. This role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, providing evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention across our community, acute and aged care services. You will work with clients across the lifespan, from children through to older adults, providing a varied caseload and the opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a range of presentations and settings.
The role may involve supporting clients with a range of functional, physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs, with opportunities to work across areas including:
- Activities of daily living
- Functional capacity
- Equipment and assistive technology
- Home and community participation
- Cognitive assessment
- Psychosocial support
- Discharge planning
If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to clients and the community, we would love to welcome you to our team.
The successful candidate will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Clinical experience within a public health or hospital setting is highly regarded
- An understanding of the public health sector and the role of Occupational Therapy within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated clinical skills in occupational therapy assessment, intervention and management across a range of functional needs
- Experience in paediatric, acute, aged care, rehabilitation or community settings is highly regarded; however, applications from candidates with relevant experience in other settings are encouraged
- Experience supporting clients with activities of daily living, functional capacity, equipment and assistive technology, home safety and community participation
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement evidence-based, person-centred intervention plans
- Strong communication, interpersonal and clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, carers and a range of health professionals
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Current Working with Children Check and Police Check or willingness to obtain
What we can offer you:
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- A progressive, friendly, and supportive team environment
Occupational Therapist in Warracknabeal employer: RURAL NORTHWEST HEALTH
Rural Northwest Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and progressive work environment for the Nurse Unit Manager role at our Warracknabeal campus. We prioritise personal and professional development, providing opportunities for growth alongside a friendly team dedicated to delivering high-quality, consumer-centred care. With additional benefits like an Employee Assistance Program and assistance with accommodation, we ensure our staff feel valued and supported in their important work.
