Occupational Therapist

Description:

As part of our team of highly motivated Allied Health professionals, you will work closely with people with spinal cord damage and other physical disabilities to help them achieve their goals and live the life they want to lead.

The position is open to candidates looking for either full-time work on a 12-month fixed term contract.

In this dynamic role, you can make a meaningful contribution to your customer’s lives by:

• Trialling and prescribing equipment and assistive technology including manual and power wheelchairs, pressure reduction cushions, hoists and slings, shower chairs, and continence and daily living aids.
• Writing reports for funding bodies to support the purchase of equipment and assistive technology to meet customers’ needs
• Daily visits to support your customers in the community
• Contributing to strategic planning to improve and expand our services
• Completing Functional Capacity Assessments, applications for Complex Home
• Modifications, as well as Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation assessments.
• Managing your caseload to deliver the best outcomes for our customers