Telehealth Occupational Therapist - WFH Work From Anywhere
Telehealth Occupational Therapist - WFH Work From Anywhere
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Job Description
We invite you to join us at Access Therapist as an Occupational Therapist working with Participants via Telehealth.
About us
Access Telehealth was built by medical professionals to achieve one goal connecting people to healthcare.
We are a leading provider in the Telehealth sector. With strong investment in research and development our company has seen excellent growth in recent years.
Through our growing network of clinicians across General Practice Allied Health Nursing and Specialists we deliver improved health outcomes to:
- Rural and Remote Australians
- Indigenous Communities
- Aged Care Residents and
- NDIS Participants
Access Therapist is an offspring to Access Telehealth and is our Allied Health Division. Access Therapist makes it easier for NDIS Participants to access quality occupational therapy speech pathology psychology and mental health social work services from the comfort of their own home.
Our easytouse software manages and facilitates secure video consultations that allow NDIS Participants patients utilising Care Plans and private therapy across Australia to access specialist healthcare with reduced wait times.
Access Telehealth removes the barrier of travel and location and delivers improved health outcomes within the boundaries of the NDIS price guidelines.
About the role
As a result of a growing business need we have a unique opportunity for an Occupational Therapist available. This role will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services via telehealth to persons presenting with a range of needs.
Working via telehealth you will be responsible for assessments programs and reporting.
A key focus of your role will be to empower clients and their families to make positive choices related to community support and independence.
This position reports to the Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead and is a contract role offering up to 20 hours per week where you will work from the comfort of your own home. The role is super flexible! We will tailor your caseload to your skill set! This is your opportunity to work how you want when you want!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide highquality specialist care to clients to optimise and improve their health and functional outcomes
- Effectively manage a designated caseload
- Maintain client files inclusive of timely notes
- Liaise and build rapport with clients their families and other members of their support network
- Provide a range of Telehealth OT assessments and interventions to assist clients to maximise their independence and wellbeing
- If you have the skill set or are willing to learn make recommendations relating to equipment and home modifications that are clinically reasonable and within policy and legislative guidelines
- Evaluate OT intervention programs and modify plans as required to facilitate the achievement of goals
- Initiate funding requests for ongoing OT intervention and followup approvals
- Ensure that clinical processes reflect best practice and are of the highest industry standard
- Abide by Access Telehealths policies and procedures inclusive of incident reporting and complaints management processes
- Diary management and responsibility for followup appointment scheduling to meet client needs
About You
- Undergraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy
- At least 5 years postqualification experience
- Experience with and strong understanding of the health aged and disability sectors preferably within a telehealth setting
- Exceptional verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage a varied clinical caseload
- Highly organised and efficient
- Refined report writing skills
- Specialisation in Psychosocial/Paediatric specialties experience with a mixed caseload preferred
- Must be available to work after school hours
To be able to undertake this role you will require the following prior to commencement:
- NDIS Working Screening Check (NDISWC)
- Working with Children Check or the Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWCC / WWVPC)
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Drivers License and a registered and insured vehicle
Benefits
- Employee discounts and benefits within all retail categories
- Flex start/end working times
- Free onsite parking
- Competitive remuneration
- Access to study/conference/seminar leave to attend external professional development opportunities per financial year
- Work within a growing business with the potential for future career opportunities
How to apply:
If you feel this is the right opportunity for you and you would love to be a part of making a difference in peoples lives click apply now and follow the prompts.
For any queries regarding this role please email us at
Employment Type
Contract
