Occupational Therapist

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Under the role title Occupational Therapist - Home Care, this opportunity aims to use your skills to enhance the independence, health and wellbeing of older Australians – while enjoying flexibility, support, and a great team environment.

• A comprehensive range of 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

BaptistCare is one of Australia's largest home care providers and a leader in service quality and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (PT or FT), to join our growing team in the Cowra and surrounding area. 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.

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 focus on empowering 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.

• 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

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 Amanda Lancaster - Senior Occupational Therapist on 0482 180 420 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.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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