Community - Occupational Therapist- Mount Waverely
- Provide occupational therapy assessments and personalised recommendations to community clients, including older people receiving government-funded or privately funded services.
- Support clients with daily living, mobility, transfers, falls prevention, equipment, pressure care, skin integrity, arthritis and pain management.
- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, with ongoing mentoring, professional development and flexible work-life support.
Who We Are
Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider with over 20 years of experience in Aged Care and Community services. Our passionate clinicians put clients at the heart of everything we do, guided by our values of energy, integrity, care, and connection.
Now proudly part of Australian Unity, a member-owned wellbeing company with a 180-year history, we’re expanding opportunities for our people and amplifying the positive impact we make in our communities.
The Opportunity
As an Occupational Therapist working within the community settling, you’ll join a large, supportive multidisciplinary team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. This isn’t “business as usual” - you’ll be part of a fresh, forward-thinking approach to allied health services, delivering personalised treatments that truly change lives.
You’ll work with clients referred through government-funded programs such as Home Care Packages, Short Term Restorative Care, and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, along with privately funded services. Unlike many providers, we set achievable KPIs that support balance and quality care - ask us about it!
Your role will include comprehensive assessments and clinical recommendations to support:
- Activities of daily living, mobility, and transfers
- Falls risk and prevention
- Equipment prescription
- Pressure area and skin integrity management
- Arthritic joint and pain management
This is your chance to make a real difference in people’s lives every day and do it as part of a team that has your back.
Why Join Plena?
We know that for you to care for others, you need to feel supported yourself. That’s why at Plena we prioritise genuine work-life balance, flexibility, and a culture of connection.
Plena Perks
When you join our community, you’ll enjoy:
- Industry-leading Professional Development - annual allowance, monthly training, webinars, and lunch & learn sessions
- Paid induction and training to set you up for success
- A fun social club and regular team events
- Health Kick allowance to spend on fitness and wellbeing
- Recognition programs that celebrate your achievements
- Ongoing mentoring and support from leaders who care
- Treasure Chest Fund - money to brighten a client’s day in a meaningful way
- $1000 Refer a Friend bonus – because good people know good people!
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Australian working rights
- Willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Screening and National Police Check
✨ There’s never been a better time to join Plena Healthcare. Bring your skills, your passion, and your energy, and let’s create brighter outcomes together.
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