We're partnering with an established not-for-profit neurological rehabilitation provider looking for an Occupational Therapist to join its Melbourne team.

With locations in Kingsville and Auburn, this opportunity offers a combination of clinic-based therapy, community visits and working from home.

You'll work with an adult neurological caseload, supporting individuals living with conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with 1–2+ years of experience who wants to further develop their skills in neurological rehabilitation, Functional Capacity Assessments, assistive technology and home modifications.

With flexible working arrangements, salary packaging benefits and access to experienced senior OTs, this is a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills without sacrificing work-life balance.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Salary package advertised at $85,000–$115,000 + super, depending on experience
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Full-time or part-time opportunities, with 3 days per week considered
• Flexible start and finish times
• Hybrid working across clinic, community and home
• Work from home for report writing and administration
• Community travel generally limited to 30 minutes
• Access to company fleet vehicles
• Birthday leave
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• Professional development support tailored to your needs
• Access to experienced senior Occupational Therapists
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Established referral pathways and an existing client base

Develop Your Skills in Neurological Rehabilitation
You'll work with adults living with a range of neurological conditions, helping them improve their independence, safety and quality of life.

Your caseload will primarily involve NDIS participants, alongside clients accessing aged care, private health and other funding arrangements.

Common presentations include:

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Stroke
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Other neurological conditions
• Physical and functional disabilities
• Complex mobility and daily living needs

Your clinical responsibilities may include:

• Functional Capacity Assessments
• Assistive technology assessments and recommendations
• Home modification assessments
• Activities of Daily Living assessments
• Equipment prescription
• Functional rehabilitation
• Supporting independence and community participation
• Liaising with families, carers and support coordinators

If you're an OT who enjoys functional assessments, assistive technology and helping adults maintain their independence, this role offers plenty of variety.

You'll have the opportunity to split your week between:
Clinic-Based Work: See clients at the organisation's wellbeing centres in Footscray or Hawthorn.
Community Visits: Support clients in their homes and local communities, with appointments generally arranged to minimise unnecessary travel.
Working From Home: Complete reports and other suitable administrative tasks remotely.

You'll also have access to:

• Experienced senior Occupational Therapists
• Clinical guidance and supervision
• Allied Health Assistants
• Support Coordinators
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
• Current AHPRA registration
• Previous NDIS experience
• Experience with functional assessments, assistive technology or home modifications
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
• Relevant employment screening checks
• Australian working rights

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