Occupational Therapist at MedHealth

Hazelwood North, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational therapy, ADL assessment, Rehabilitation, Clinical reporting, Case management, Communication, Time management, Empathy, Compassion, Injury prevention, Adaptive strategies, Energy conservation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people with return to work services. Whether it is through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each and every individual. We work with our clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential. IPAR is just one of the purpose-built, industry leading brands in the global MedHealth network. We make impact and we achieve outcomes through the meaningful and purposeful work that we do every day. Why Join Us? Competitive remuneration with innovative incentive and bonus schemes Flexible hybrid work from home role with flexible working hours Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted fitness membership with access to 1628 facilities Australia wide Access to IPAR’s amazing health and wellness program with fun team monthly activities to support your overall well-being and to connect with your peers. Some of these activities include Murder Mystery, Comedy Show, Office Family Feud, Drag Trivia for Pride Month, Bake Off and Blind Tasting Challenge, Office Sweeps and many more! Being part of IPAR’s Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers Tailored career development pathways - work for an organisation that really embraces a culture of "promoting from within" Work within a multidisciplinary team who are knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive & fun! Job Description Supporting our Morwell branch and South East VIC region, in the position of Occupational Therapist on a Casual Basis. You will support injured or ill workers in regaining functional capacity and independence with their ADLs within the home and community. You will collaborate with clients, employers, medical professionals, and insurers to deliver evidence-based, goal oriented interventions. Every day is different but each day you will have the opportunity to assist people to return to wellness, work and ultimately experience an improved quality of life. Some of your day to day includes: Conduct comprehensive ADL assessments to evaluate an individual's functional abilities and support needs within the home and/or community to promote their independence. Liaise with employers, case managers, medical professionals, and insurers to provide clinical updates and ensure alignment of rehabilitation goals. Make recommendations for equipment, home modifications, or support services based on assessment findings. Identify suitable equipment and service providers, including attendance to equipment trials where indicated. Prepare timely, high-quality reports outlining findings, recommendations, and clinical reasoning. Educate clients and families on adaptive strategies, energy conservation, and safe task performance. We offer excellent on-the-job training, travel reimbursements, professional development opportunities and support. We focus on sustaining a great and fun company culture nationwide, and place our value in our people, our best assets! Check out the IPAR video below to see a glimpse into the day in the life of working at IPAR as an OT! IPAR - Callings All OTs Qualifications You'll be a driven and energetic professional with hopefully all of the qualities below! Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy Full Professional Registration with AHPRA or eligibility to obtain Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded; Fabulous communication skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders!; Compassion and kindness always go a long way as does empathy; It's the kind of career where well developed time management skills are a must & plus!; A current Driver’s License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must. Additional Information Every day, we seek better together, for our clients, our customers, our community and each other. Here at IPAR, we have three simple but powerful values that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them. Great People - To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We’re accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day. Big Hearts - We’re here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need. Bold Ideas - Is there a better way? Let’s find it. We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role [quoting REF9368J] or if you want to express of interest for a career with IPAR, please contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Grant Devlin on 0474 740 466 for a confidential discussion. #IPAR You are welcome here. Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Leadership Opportunity: No Job Status: Full Time

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive ADL assessments to evaluate functional abilities and support needs for injured or ill workers. Collaborate with employers, medical professionals, and insurers to deliver evidence-based, goal-oriented rehabilitation interventions.