Senior Occupational Therapist
- Conduct comprehensive functional assessments for clients.
- Develop and implement individualized intervention plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and advocate for clients' needs.
About the job
Company Description Boost OT is dedicated to empowering adults to achieve safety, independence, and confidence in their daily lives. Boost OT provides occupational therapy services tailored to the needs of clients aged 18 and over. Services are delivered in clients’ homes and community settings, focusing on safety, accessibility, and meaningful participation in everyday activities. Boost OT works with clients mostly funded through NDIS, offering flexible and client-centred support.
Role Description The Senior Occupational Therapist is a temporary 9-month maternity cover contractor role with the option for it to be extended. The OT will either work part or full-time, and must be based in Melbourne, VIC. A full caseload will be handed over to the successful OT. This role involves conducting comprehensive functional assessments, developing and implementing individualized intervention plans, and recommending equipment and environmental modifications to promote safety and accessibility. Day-to-day tasks include delivering therapy sessions in clients’ homes and community settings, documenting clinical notes and reports, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, families, and support coordinators. The role also includes liaising with NDIS and other funding bodies, advocating for clients’ needs, and ensuring services align with evidence-based practice and relevant guidelines.
Qualifications
- Strong clinical skills in Occupational Therapy, including assessment, intervention planning.
- Knowledge of complex assistive technology and home modifications.
- Excellent Communication skills, including clear documentation, report writing, and collaborative work with clients, families, and other professionals.
- Experience or foundational knowledge in working with diverse adult populations.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration (or eligibility for registration) with the appropriate professional body.
- Experience working with NDIS, including goal setting, progress reporting, and advocacy.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage a caseload requiring assistive technology or home modifications, and prioritize tasks in community-based settings.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development, and high ethical and clinical standards.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for home, workplace, and community visits.
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