Overview
MSWA is seeking passionate Occupational Therapists to join the Rockingham centre in Western Australia. You will deliver comprehensive OT services for individuals living with neurological conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Stroke, and Acquired Brain Injuries. You’ll work with clients to develop personalised interventions, empower them to achieve their goals, and enhance their independence in daily life. You’ll help manage complex symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbance, cognitive changes, thermoregulation, upper limb and hand dysfunction, and introduce advanced assistive technology to improve quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive OT assessments across settings (homes, workplaces) addressing daily living, physical, sensory, and cognitive needs.
- Collaborate with clients, families, and external stakeholders (including equipment suppliers) to design and implement interventions and facilitate equipment provision.
- Navigate funding models to ensure clients receive the equipment they need.
- Provide sensitive and competent care to clients requiring palliative care, ensuring dignity and comfort in their final stages.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date client records for high-quality, continuous care.
- Mentor OT students, OTAs, and volunteers, contributing to the development of future professionals.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy (or equivalent).
- Current registration with AHPRA.
- Valid Australian C Class Driver’s License (unrestricted).
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification (we can assist if needed).
Benefits
As a not-for-profit organisation, MSWA offers generous salary packaging options (up to $18,500) to cover living expenses, mortgage payments, or car leasing, reducing tax. We also provide generous leave policies, discounts on major retailers, and opportunities to do challenging and rewarding work, with a mission to empower Western Australians living with neurological conditions to live their best life.
How You’ll Contribute
- Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct detailed OT assessments in a variety of settings, addressing daily living, physical, sensory, and cognitive needs.
- Collaborative Care: Work with clients, families, and external stakeholders to design and implement effective interventions and facilitate equipment provision.
- Navigate Funding Models: Demonstrate expertise in managing and navigating funding models to ensure clients receive the equipment they need.
- Palliative Care Sensitivity: Support clients requiring palliative care with dignity and comfort.
- Accurate Documentation: Maintain precise, up-to-date client records.
- Mentorship: Mentor OT students, OTAs, and volunteers.
Contact
For confidential discussion, please email
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