Occupational Therapist

at  Vivir Healthcare

• Flexible working conditions - open to ABN, Casual, Part Time, Full Time work arrangments
• Excellent Remuneration dependent on experience and qualifications
• Area to be covered - Melbourne Metro Area & North Melbourne

Skills and Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent as approved by AHPRA – Full Registration
• Drivers’ license and reliable vehicle
• Professional indemnity insurance, or willingness to obtain
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain
• 2023 Flu Vaccine Certificate, or willingness to obtain
• COVID vaccine certificate, or willingness to obtai

This role involves a variety of occupational therapy services provided to clients under HCP, CHSP and STRC packages. Some regular duties include:

• Demonstrate advocacy of Vivir Core Values.
• Assessment of physical, communication, psycho-social and cognitive skills of clients with a wide range of disability and impairments.
• Assessment and prescription of assistive technical devices and equipment appropriate to the needs and goals of the clients.
• Assessment of mobility and function and a prescription for the provision of appropriate mobility and functional equipment.
• Assess and provide appropriate home modification recommendations aligned with Australian Standards to improve client safety and independence.
• Development of individual, evidence-based treatment plans and goals to address any deficits identified in these areas ensuring best practice and the client’s individual person-centred plan.
• Communicate assessed needs clearly and precisely to the client and ensure funding organisation within appropriate time frames.
• Liaise with families, specialist services and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Regularly review client treatment plans and goals.
• Develop and implement programs, strategies and materials to enable clients to achieve their health and lifestyle goals as set by their individual person-centred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent as approved by AHPRA – Full Registration
• Drivers’ license and reliable vehicle
• Professional indemnity insurance, or willingness to obtain
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain
• 2023 Flu Vaccine Certificate, or willingness to obtain
• COVID vaccine certificate, or willingness to obtain