Occupational Therapist Skill Assessment
Occupation Code
252411List
MLTSSL
Descriptions
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.
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
Types of visas you can apply for
Common visa types
Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Other visa types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
Occupational Assessment by Occupational Therapist
Application Steps
- Stage 1 - Desktop Assessment (i.e. assessment by filling out the application form and receiving written notification of whether or not your qualifications are suitable for the application).
- Stage 2 – Supervised Practice Review. Once limited registration is granted, occupational therapists are required to forward the OTC Stage 2 application to the OTC within two weeks of commencing employment.
Skills Assessment Requirements
Language Requirements
English requirement: IELTS 4 7
Academic requirements
Australian related academic courses recognized by OTC
Assessment Agency
- OTC
Data Sources