Senior Occupational Therapist at Baptist Care

Eaton, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational therapy, Aged care, Reablement, Restorative care, Clinical assessment, Intervention planning, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Written communication, Verbal communication, Computer literacy, First aid, Driver's licence

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Senior Occupational Therapist - Home Care Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in your community? This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to enhance the independence, health and wellbeing of older Australians – while enjoying flexibility, support and a great team environment.  Key features  * A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits [https://careers.baptistcare.org.au/employee-benefits] from health & wellness to professional development opportunities    * Flexible work-from-home options; no weekends or shift work  * Competitive pay with tax-free salary packaging  * Supportive team culture where your contributions matter  * Join an organisation that values clients and staff  * Apply your clinical skills to support independent living at home  About the role:   BaptistCare is one of Australia’s largest home care providers and a leader in service quality and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to support our growing team. You will deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to clients under aged care funding programs, with a focus on reablement and restorative care. Your work will help older people maintain or regain independence, mobility, and confidence to remain living at home.  This is a 6‑month fixed term contract offering full‑time or part‑time hours (minimum 4 days per week) and we welcome applications from internal candidates across our national organisation. Your team: You will be joining an established and supportive group of health professionals who share a passion for helping older Australians live well. Guided by our unique Well-Living® approach, we empower clients to live their best possible lives at home, surrounded by the people, community, and memories they love most. Together, we help people feel loved, valued, and respected every day. About you:  * Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration  * Demonstrated ability to assess occupational therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community   * Post graduate experience working with in a variety of aged care services, including rehabilitation and community settings   * Comprehensive understanding of reablement and restorative care models  * Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team  * Excellent written and verbal communication skills   * Demonstrated computer literacy   * Alignment with BaptistCare’s values and mission  * Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain    * Unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage car insurance.  About us: We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, please call Jessica Wheatley - Assistant Manager, Allied Health on 0490 497 700 for a confidential discussion. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria as soon as possible. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, which can change without notice. We do not require recruitment agency services at this time.

Responsibilities

The Senior Occupational Therapist will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions to aged care clients to support their independence and wellbeing. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to implement reablement and restorative care models to help clients remain living at home.