Scott Buchanan
Port Macquarie,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist known for productive and efficient task completion. Specialize in patient assessment, tailored intervention plans, and adaptive equipment recommendations to enhance daily living activities. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills, ensuring personalized care and fostering positive outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
IPar Rehabilitation
Wollongong
03.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Worked on multiple national, NSW and QLD schemes.
- CTP SME
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
Occupational Therapist - Student Placement
Prince of Wales Hospital
Sydney, Australia
04.2021 - 06.2021
Occupational Therapist - Student Placement
Kairros
Liverpool, Australia
02.2021 - 04.2021
Bar, Gaming and Front of House Attendant
Port City Bowling Club
, Australia
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Open/closed all areas of the club including multiple bars, gaming area and restaurant
- Managed customer complaints and independently dealt with the issues raised
- Maintained and followed safety procedures inclusive of RSA and RCG
- Worked within a team environment and delegated duties to staff
Occupational Therapist - Student Placement
Calvary Bruce Public Hospital
Canberra, Australia
08.2020 - 10.2020
Occupational Therapist - Student Placement
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Port Macquarie, Australia
07.2020 - 08.2020
Occupational Therapist - Student Placement
Wollongong Hospital
Wollongong, Australia
08.2018 - 08.2018
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Occupational Therapy
Charles Sturt University
Port Macquarie01.2021
High School Certificate -
Mackillop Senior College
Port Macquarie01.2015
Skills
- First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid
- National Police Check
- NSW Working with Children Check
- Victoria Working with Children Check
- HETI training
- Manual handling
- Hand Hygiene
- Child protection awareness
- Electronic medical records
References
Provided upon request.
Skillscertifications
- AHPRA Registration, OCC0002556599
- First Aid Certificate, 01/20/24
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate, 04/20/22
- National Police Check, 03/30/25
- NSW Working with Children Check, 05/02/23
- Victoria Working with Children Check, 05/18/23
- Manual handling certificate
- Hand Hygiene certificate
- Child protection awareness training
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
IPar Rehabilitation
03.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist - Student Placement
Prince of Wales Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
Occupational Therapist - Student Placement
Kairros
02.2021 - 04.2021
Occupational Therapist - Student Placement
Calvary Bruce Public Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
Occupational Therapist - Student Placement
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2020
Occupational Therapist - Student Placement
Wollongong Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2018
Bar, Gaming and Front of House Attendant
Port City Bowling Club
11.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Occupational Therapy
Charles Sturt University
High School Certificate -
Mackillop Senior College
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