Occupational Therapist at MedHealth

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ADL Assessments, Clinical Reasoning, Case Management, Stakeholder Communication, Time Management, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation, Equipment Recommendation, Home Modification, Empathy, Compassion, Occupational Rehabilitation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company DescriptionIPAR 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 achieversA "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 excelOpportunity 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 DescriptionIn 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.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. Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to professional, legal, and ethical standards of practice. 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!QualificationsYou'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 obtainPrevious 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 InformationEvery 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 REF9841T] 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. #IPARYou 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 State: VIC Job Status: Casual

Responsibilities

Support injured or ill workers in regaining functional capacity and independence with activities of daily living within home and community settings. Collaborate with medical professionals, insurers, and employers to deliver evidence-based interventions and high-quality clinical reports.