So why cohealth?

At cohealth, we're passionate about human rights and health equity. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we're serving, as we know that makes us a stronger and better-performing organisation.

We value people of all experiences and identities, including all cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexualities and abilities. Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging.

We're committed to enabling staff's full participation through promoting workplace flexibility and the provision of reasonable adjustments for staff that require modifications.

About the role

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evidence-based, client-centred assessment and cares for people 18 years or older with a wide range of medical conditions, disabilities, ages and their carer. The Occupational Therapist utilises a diverse range of skills on-site, in the client home or community to optimise meaningful activity participation.

The Occupational Therapist will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic and coordinated healthcare. Using a strengths-based approach cohealth Occupational Therapists will collaborate with clients, their carers and other service providers, to develop meaningful care plans. The use of Goal-Directed Care Plans to formulate client-centred services plans are at the core of our business. This includes a focus on educating and empowering clients to adopt self-management strategies to improve their health which is underpinned by health literacy principles.

Directed by client goals, the Occupational Therapist completes a holistic assessment to determine appropriate treatment options including but not limited to new skill development or retraining, activity adaption, home or environmental modifications, and trial and prescription of equipment. Liaison with external organisations for comprehensive and effective follow-up for consumers is a key part of the role.

Additional information can be obtained from the attached position description.

Benefits:

• Flexible and autonomous working with work from home options
• Generous salary packaging
• ADOs
• Support staff development and supervision
• A network of amazing clinical peers
• Access to physical infrastructure - plinths, office space, ceiling hoist

About you:

• Current registration with Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency as an Occupational Therapist, or eligible to register
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience
• Excellence in the delivery of community-based, adult Occupational Therapy services.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (face to face or virtually)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with marginalised clients and those who have complex needs, including CALD groups
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to community participation and ongoing engagement with consumers
• Proven ability to manage crisis situations in order to maximise the safety of clients and self
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Competent IT user

Apply now via our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/resume and answer the questions provided on Talent Propeller.

For any further questions, please contact Anna Gomez at [email protected], using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.