Locum Occupational Therapist - Sydney - NSW

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare is a leading staffing and services company providing permanent, temp, locum, and contract recruitment expertise to public, private & commercial healthcare sector.

We have been in the Australian market for over 20 years and backed by a multi-national healthcare recruitment company.

• Specialist Healthcare Recruitment Consultants to support you.
• Support & Guidance to assist you on getting the career opportunity you want.
• Unique insight into the various clients we work with and advice on how to do your best during the interview process and settling into your new role.

Medacs Healthcare has opportunities for experienced and passionate registered allied healthcare professionals nationwide.

What we can offer

• A generous remuneration package with agency rates.
• Varied length of contracts available with option to extend.
• Part-time also available
• Monday to Friday only 8am-4pm (38hr week)
• Great group of like-minded professionals.

About You:

Essential:

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experienced OT including competency to: determine the occupational roles, performance and functional level of individuals.
• Assess the occupational environment.
• Establish therapeutic goals and appropriate intervention.
• Prescribe equipment and modifications that will enhance function or safety.
• Plan safe discharge

Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills:

• High level of self-confidence
• Ability to interact and communicate with a diverse range of people at all levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently.
• A personal approach which is positive, enthusiastic, friendly and helpful
• A willingness and ability to learn
• Ability to give excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Ability to introduce new concepts through innovation, influencing, negotiating and persuasion skills
• Flexibility to operate in an environment of change and continuous improvement
• A passion and understanding of person-centred, evidence-based practice
• The ability to participate in the development, implementation and review of training programs for staff, families and carers
• Experience working with people with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, development and learning delays and behavioural issues
• Experience in providing fine gross, visual motor skills/handwriting/pencil grips/hand skills, Sensory processing and muscle strength, play, attention, concentration and school readiness prodromal (personal activities of daily living) CALD (community activities of daily living); productivity, leisure, sleep, travel education, car safety, work skills and social safety

To Apply:

If you are interested in these positions and would like to know more, please click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts. Alternatively, you can contact.

Isaac Howell on 0451 428 825

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