Community Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Access Telehealth Full time

ApplyJob no: NFTJ6
Category: NDIS

We invite you to join us at Access Therapist as a Senior Occupational Therapist working with Psychosocial Participants in the North - Western Melbourne area.

About us

Access Therapist is a part of the Access Telehealth group.

Access Telehealth was built by medical professionals to achieve one goal – connecting people to healthcare.

We are a leading provider in the Telehealth sector, and now have the goal of becoming the same in the Community with Access Therapist. With strong investment in research and development, our company has seen excellent growth in recent years. 

Through our growing network of clinicians across General Practice, Allied Health, Nursing and Specialists we deliver improved health outcomes to:

  • Rural and Remote Australians
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Aged Care Residents and
  • NDIS Participants

Access Therapist makes it easier for NDIS Participants to access quality occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, and mental health social work services from the comfort of their own home either through OT Face to face visit or platform link.

In the Telehealth space, our easy-to-use software manages and facilitates secure video consultations that allow NDIS Participants, patients utilising Care Plans and private therapy across Australia to access specialist healthcare with reduced wait times.

Access Therapist removes the barrier of travel and location and delivers improved health outcomes within the boundaries of the NDIS price guidelines.

About the role

As a result of a growing business need, we have a unique opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist available. This role will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services both in-person and via telehealth to persons presenting with a range of needs including complex care, intellectual disabilities, communication difficulties, mental health, and behaviours of concern. Working across a variety of in-person and telehealth settings, you will be responsible for initial assessments, programs, and reporting.

A key focus of your role will be to empower clients and their families to make positive choices related to community support and independence. The team is strong with culture, inclusiveness and passion for learning, development and evidence-based practice

This role reports directly to the Occupational Therapist – Team Lead and is a full-time, hybrid role where you will work a combination of in client home and telehealth. This is your opportunity to work how you want when you want – it’s so flexible The growth of the organisation means that career development opportunities are rife for the right OT and the respected role of Senior Therapist is one that enables mentoring and support for our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality specialist care to participants with psychosocial diagnoses to optimise and improve their health and functional outcomes 
  • Effectively manage a designated caseload, maintaining participant files, inclusive of timely notes, calendar management, follow-up appointments
  • Liaise and build rapport with participants, their families, and other members of their support network 
  • Provide a range of Telehealth and Face-to-face OT assessments and interventions to assist participants to maximise their independence and wellbeing 
  • Plan, and conduct on-going capacity building therapy with participants
  • Evaluate OT intervention programs and modify plans as required to facilitate the achievement of goals 
  • Write effective reports for communication with the NDIS to facilitate appropriate funding for participants 
  • Ensure that clinical processes reflect best practice and are of the highest industry standard 
  • Abide by Access Telehealth’s policies and procedures, inclusive of incident reporting and complaints management processes

About You

  • Undergraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy 
  • 2 years+ experience (PQE) 
  • Experience with and strong understanding of NDIS
  • A passion for collaboration and supportive environments
  • Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills 
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a varied clinical caseload 
  • Highly organised and efficient self-starter
  • Refined report writing skills 

To be able to undertake this role you will require the following prior to commencement

  • NDIS Working Screening Check (NDISWC) 
  • Working with Children Check or the Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWCC / WWVPC) 
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance 

Benefits

  • Work within a growing business with the potential for future career progression opportunities
  • Strong team environment virtually and in person
  • Freedom to structure your work week and location as best fits you - flex start/end working times and locations
  • Employee discounts and benefits within all retail categories
  • Free flu vaccinations annually
  • Access to our collaborative work space with free on-site parking
  • Access to study/conference/seminar leave to attend external professional development opportunities per financial year 

How to apply

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you and you would love to be a part of making a difference in people’s lives, click apply now and follow the prompts. 

For any queries regarding this role, please email us at recruitment@accesstelehealth.com.au

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