Occupational Therapist

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services using a person-centred approach
• Conduct assessments and provide interventions in clients’ homes to support independent living
• Develop tailored care plans based on individual client needs
• Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust interventions accordingly
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Allied Health Professionals, GPs and other healthcare providers
• Prepare comprehensive reports meeting standards of NDIS, DVA, Medicare and Home Care Package providers
• Build and maintain strong referral networks with community centres and healthcare professionals
• Reflect organisational values of Care, Respect, Integrity and Service Excellence in all interactions

Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• General registration with AHPRA
• Full working rights in Australia
• Valid driver’s licence
• Access to own vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
• Willingness to undergo National Criminal History Check

Experience:
• Experience delivering Occupational Therapy services in community settings
• Experience working with older adults and individuals with disability
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to work autonomously in community-based practice

Skills:
• Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention
• Community-based rehabilitation
• Person-centred care planning
• Report writing for funding bodies (NDIS, DVA, Medicare, HCP)
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Case management coordination
• Communication and relationship building
• Time management and autonomous practice

Benefits:
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Generous travel reimbursement
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Paid parental leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Discounted fitness memberships
• Access to additional employee benefits through APM Group
• Opportunities for career growth across APM Health brands
• Structured induction and mentorship program

About the Company:
Lifecare Homecare is part of the Lifecare network under the APM Group, a global leader in health and human services. With over 50 practitioners in Perth and more than 300 physiotherapists and allied health professionals nationwide, Lifecare provides holistic, patient-centred care across more than 40 locations in Australia. Services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, podiatry, dietetics and lymphoedema management, supporting independent living for older adults and people living with disability, including NDIS participants. Lifecare is committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity and values the unique contribution of every team member.