Lead Occupational Therapist

Summary

Join XRHealth, a leading Virtual Reality Telehealth platform, as our Lead Occupational Therapist! This remote, full-time position based in Australia offers the chance to lead and mentor a team of occupational therapists while providing high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for clinical supervision, business development, and maintaining a patient caseload. The role requires full AHPRA registration and experience with telehealth platforms. You'll contribute to streamlining clinical processes, ensuring compliance with Australian standards, and expanding the scope of occupational therapy services. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize VR technology and make a significant impact in the field.

Requirements

• Full registration (with no restrictions) as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Be located in Australia with full working rights
• Have an appropriate home office setup, including a high-speed internet connection, a computer/laptop for telehealth consults, and experience with telehealth platforms

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and supervision to our occupational therapy team, ensuring adherence to best practices and Australian healthcare standards, and supporting decision-making and professional development
• Facilitate or co-facilitate clinical supervision with OT/clinical team for case consultation and clinical professional development
• Maintain oversite of risk/complex patients and management for their team and provide regular updates to the Clinical Director
• Contribute to streamlining clinical processes and procedures
• Ensure all services comply with Australian standards and regulations, including those set by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes
• Create and implement resources and report templates for use by the occupational therapy team
• Engage with current team members to review and validate current clinical efficiency and processes
• Oversee overall clinical performance both with patients and with clinicians including provision and quality of services
• Use and review the VR technology provided by XRHealth to improve services as needed
• Content creation for XRHealth to reach our audience through webinars, blogs, etc
• Capacity to design and implement programs to expand the scope and quality of occupational therapy services, particularly for NDIS participants
• Represent the organisation in community events and professional networks to promote occupational therapy and the organisation's services
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop personalised treatment plans, with an emphasis on functional outcomes
• Deliver direct therapy services, utilising evidence-based practices and VR to achieve patient goals
• Work collaboratively with other departments and external partners to integrate multidisciplinary approaches into patient care
• Assess and manage complex and risk patients in line with XRHealth policies and procedures
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in a timely manner, in compliance with Australian healthcare regulations
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in telehealth technology, treatment approaches, and regulatory changes and in line with professional registration requirements