Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)Full timeSalary: $105,000-$114,000 + Super + Salary PackagingAre you a Senior Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of disability support as a Clinical Lead? Join us at Indigo (formerly Independent Living Centre of WA) in the dynamic NDIS space, where your skills in assistive technology, home modifications, functional capacity assessments, and school-based work can truly shine.Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, spanning both children and adults, enabling them to live their best lives. As an Occupational Therapist in the NDIS sector, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.Make a difference that matters, as you collaborate with a dedicated team and engage with the latest advancements in assistive technology. Whether it's adapting living spaces to suit unique needs or facilitating functional capacity assessments to tailor support plans, your expertise will empower individuals to unlock their full potential.Join us in the NDIS space and embark on a fulfilling journey where your passion and skills can transform lives, one person at a time. Together, we'll create a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone.THE ROLEDuties may include:Assessment and prescription of assistive technology and/or home modifications to facilitate independence, safety, and well-being.Delivery of specialised clinical assessment, including functional capacity assessments and prescription of assistive technology and home modifications.Conducting home assessments, school-based work, and onsite appointments at our Experience Centre in Nedlands.Consult with and advise customers, carers, health professionals, stakeholders, and service providers on assistive technology and home modifications.Prepare professional reports and equipment funding applications with consideration to relevant standards and providing clinical reasoning and recommendations on assistive technology, home modifications, and related therapy services.Researching and reviewing assistive technology including supplier liaison, trial of equipment, and researching evidence-based best practice.Providing assistive technology education and training to external stakeholders as required.Coach, educate, inspire, and provide clinical supervision and performance reviews for staff.Identify any training gaps for individual practitioners.Contributing to the development of the service, raising opportunities for innovation and ensuring clinical best practice in service delivery.THE CANDIDATEWe are seeking a candidate who brings valuable experience to our team, particularly in the realms of assistive technology assessment and prescription. At Indigo, we value a growth mindset and are committed to helping you bridge knowledge gaps, ensuring you become a well-rounded professional in the field.The candidate will have:Experience providing clinical leadership, supervision, and mentoring of graduates and peer occupational therapists.High standard of communication, problem-solving, and initiative.A passion for providing person-centered supports.A strong interest and desire to develop skills regarding AT assessment and prescription.Knowledge of and willingness to up-skill in home modification assessment.NDIS sector knowledge, advanced interpersonal, presentational, and communication skills.Advanced ICT skills (including use of databases and Microsoft Office suite applications).The ability to work with individuals, caregivers, health professionals, and other staff within a consultative and collaborative environment to achieve positive outcomes for clients.Current registration with AHPRA.Experience working with people with disabilities and/or experience with Assistive Technologies.WE OFFERRewarding work making a difference in people's lives and being part of a
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