252411 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupation Overview:

Occupational Therapist belongs to the occupation unit group of 2524 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, an occupational therapist must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

Key Tasks:

Assesses functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and provides therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations. Registration or licensing is required.

Skills Assessment Authority:

The Occupational Therapy Council (OTC) is the designated authority for assessing skills and competencies related to the occupation of occupational therapist for the purpose of migrating to Australia.

UNIT GROUP 2524 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

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

Occupation:

252411 Occupational Therapist

Australian Visa Options for 252411 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

This occupation has access to the following Australian immigration programs:

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252411 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST