Job Description

• Assessing clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
• Assessing clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommending environmental adaptations to maximise their performance
• Planning and directing programs through the use of vocational, recreational, remedial, social and educational activities on an individual and group basis
• Providing advice to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments
• Providing adaptive equipment, such as wheel chairs and splints, to assist clients to overcome their functional limitations
• Working with other Health Professionals in overall case management of clients
• Working with other professionals in providing specialist advice to specific client groups such as those requiring driver rehabilitation, third-party compensation and medico-legal representation
• Recording clients' progress and maintaining professional relationships in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and ethical guidelines