Occupational Therapist at MedHealth

Mildura, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ADL Assessments, Clinical Reporting, Case Management, Stakeholder Communication, Time Management, Patient Education, Clinical Reasoning, Equipment Recommendation, Home Modifications, Occupational Rehabilitation

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 joins us? Access to IPAR’s health and wellness program with fun team monthly activities to support your overall well-being and to connect with your peers. IPAR’s Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers A "promote from within" culture where every team member is supported to build a career Employee Referral Program - Monetary incentives for successfully recommending great talent! Be part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team who are knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive & fun! A comprehensive onboarding program to ensure a great start and ongoing support to excel Opportunity to join our Diversity & Inclusion committees, including the IPAR Pride Group, i-parent, Reconciliation Action Plan committee. Corporate benefits including Fitness Passport, Travel Perks, Discounted Health Insurance, Novated Leasing, Salary Packaging, EAP, Parental & Purchased Leave. Job Description In the position of Occupational Therapist, 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. We are flexible in being able to offer casual hours based on your availability. This role will suit someone who is looking to supplement their workload, with the flexibility to pick up hours that fit around your schedule! 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. Key Responsibilities include: 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. Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to professional, legal, and ethical standards of practice. Contribute to continuous quality improvement, participate in team meetings, and maintain professional development. 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! We welcome new graduates with open arms! 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 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 REF9845E] 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 4,000 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 LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Leadership Opportunity: No State: VIC Job Status: Casual

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive ADL assessments to support injured or ill workers in regaining functional capacity and independence. Collaborate with medical professionals, insurers, and employers to deliver evidence-based interventions and high-quality clinical reports.