Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Home Care

Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in your community This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to enhance the independence health and wellbeing of older Australians while enjoying flexibility support and a great team environment.

Key features

• 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

About the role

BaptistCare is one of Australias 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 Newcastleand 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.

Your team

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.

About you

About us :

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 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 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 callAmanda Lancaster - Senior Occupational Therapist onfor 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.

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Key Skills

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1