Occupational Therapist required urgently: APPLY HERE

ANDERSON Neurological and Developmental Services is now ten years old and the clinic we are recruiting for is based in BUNBURY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Our rapidly growing clinic works with a large variety of disabilities across the lifespan (children and adults). The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Social Workers and Dietetics.

We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people (children and/or adults) with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

We are eligible to sponsor international candidates and offer permanent job opportunities. We can assist with the immigration process and support registration with AHPRA (regulatory body in Australia).

Responsibilities:

Address client’s (adults AND/OR paediatrics) aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
Guide and educate family members and caregivers
Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
Collect data and document processes followed
Regularly follow-up client

Skills:

Proven working experience as an occupational therapist
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession (with either/or both the adult and paediatric clientele).
Professional behaviour
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Willingness to relocate and register with AHPRA
BS degree or greater in occupational therapy
Minimum of two years full-time working experience

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: R876,000.00 to R1,090,000.00 /year

Work Remotely: No

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Source: Indeed