Occupational Therapist: OSCA 262331

Assesses functional limitations of people resulting from injuries, illnesses and disability, and provides therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
• Assesses clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommends environmental adaptations
• Plans and directs programs using vocational, recreational, remedial, social and educational activities for individuals and groups
• Provides education to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments
• Provides recommendations for assistive technologies that allow clients to increase their independence and perform daily activities
• Provides education regarding restorative or compensatory strategies
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals in overall case management of clients
• Collaborates with other Professionals to provide specialist advice to client groups such as those requiring driver rehabilitation, third-party compensation and medico-legal representation
• Monitors and records clients' progress and maintains professional relationships in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and ethical guidelines