Occupational Therapist - Melbourne West

  • Role: Permanent Full Time or Part Time Or ABN
  • Flexible working arrangements. Enjoy completing any non-face-to-face work at home! 
  • Location: Point Cook, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee,Tarneit and surrounding suburbs
About Vivir Healthcare: 
Vivir Healthcare is Australia’s leading Healthcare Provider within the Aged, Community and Disability sectors. We make a difference to over 20,000 lives every week by providing Allied Health solutions in residential aged care facilities, community, as well as in the homes of elderly people, and retirement villages.  

Our team has been working to improve the lives of elderly Australians for over 20 years, blending expert aged care services with a genuine commitment to high-quality care.   
   
Vivir Healthcare works in conjunction with customers developing client specific Allied Health programs designed to cater for all residents/clients/consumers across the elderly and disabled population groups. Guided by our core principles of ‘Stronger together’ and ‘Even better tomorrow’, our new programs ensure older and disabled Australians continue to have access to essential Allied Health services.  
 
Company Benefits:
Due to rapid growth, we have exciting opportunities for energetic and passionate clinicians to join our dynamic team, and we are currently offering:
  • Flexible working arrangements. Enjoy completing any non-face-to-face work at home!
  • The case load is matched to your interest and previous experience. Upskilling is provided in areas of development. 
  • Regular peer support, a culture of team learning and sharing wins.  
  • Dedicated supervisors and clinical leads comprised of experienced, multidisciplinary clinicians able to create individualised supervisory frameworks to support clinician learning and development 
  • Access to internal Learning Hub that provides assessment resources, therapy resources and in-house Professional Development    
  • Professional development with internal/external presenters 
  • Relocation assistance up to $5000 for regional and rural locations    
  • A structured and progressive career path with potential to lead to a Team Leader or Clinical supervisor or management role    
  • Employee assistance program – Access to 24/7 confidential mental health and wellbeing support   
  • Reward and recognition program – Monthly, quarterly, and annual peer-nominated recognition rewards   
  • Novated leasing - Finance a vehicle using your pre-tax income   
  • Salary packaging is available to all eligible staff who are permanent employees. 
  • Opportunities to travel for work 
  
Duties and Responsibilities:
You will be seeing clients in community that are referred through the following government funded models: 
  • Home Care Packages (HCP)
  • Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) 
  • Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 
We also accept privately funded referrals.
  • Caseload- Above 65 years of age for community home care referrals
  • You will be seeing a range of clients with various health conditions ranging from musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory type referrals. Most commonly they would require equipment prescription, home modifications, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) assessment and retraining. 
We welcome Occupational Therapists interested in enhancing their skills in the Home Care space, as our team includes experienced leaders and supervisors ready to provide support & training in this area. 
 
Skills and Qualifications: 
  • Occupational Therapy Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent as approved by AHPRA – Full Registration 
  • Drivers’ license and reliable vehicle 
  • Professional indemnity insurance, or willingness to obtain. 
  • Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain. 
  • 2023 Flu Vaccine Certificate, or willingness to obtain. 
  • COVID vaccine certificate, or willingness to obtain.  
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills 
  • Ability to work independently in a remote team environment. 
  • Experience and skills in prescription of equipment and home modifications preferred. 
 
Apply directly or get in touch today!  
For more information, please feel free to contact application@vivir.com.au

Job details

  • ReferenceBH-157105
  • LocationPoint Cook
  • SalarySalary Packaging available plus PD
  • Job typePermanent
  • Posted2 months ago
  • ConsultantShivani Sharma