Community Occupational Therapist

Mediix; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Flexible hours and days

Work from home for admin and reporting

Regular supervision

Professional development budget

Attractive remuneration package

Job summary

Mediix is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a mobile, community-based service in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. You will visit adults in their homes, assess needs, design tailored intervention programs, and support clients across NDIS, TAC, Worksafe and Aged Care sectors.

This role offers flexible hours (part-time or full-time, minimum 3 days) with opportunities for contracting. You will have onboarding, supervision, and a generous development budget to support your growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience or keen interest in providing OT services to adults with disabilities, chronic disease, and complex care needs.
• Strong time management and organisational skills to manage a flexible caseload.
• Ability to complete autonomous home and community-based assessments and interventions, following an extensive onboarding program.
• A reliable car and driver’s license to visit clients in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their homes, assess their needs, and design intervention programs to help them achieve meaningful goals.
• Conduct assessments for home modifications, from simple to complex.
• Assist clients in finding the right assistive technology solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with support coordinators, local area coordinators, and equipment suppliers.
• Write reports to document client progress, outcomes, and recommendations.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Autonomous assessments

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Flexible & Rewarding Role

Are you an Occupational Therapist passionate about supporting adults to maintain their independence and achieve their goals?

Do you want the flexibility to choose your own hours and days, while making a meaningful impact on clients' lives?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and growing mobile, community-based service located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. In this role, you will work with clients in their own homes, providing tailored therapy services to a diverse range of individuals, including those in the NDIS, TAC, Worksafe, and Aged Care sectors.

About the Role:

This is a part-time or full time position (minimum 3 days per week). We also offer contracting opportunities for those seeking greater flexibility.

As an Occupational Therapist in this role, you will:

• Visit clients in their homes, assess their needs, and design intervention programs to help them achieve meaningful goals.
• Conduct assessments for home modifications, from simple to complex.
• Assist clients in finding the right assistive technology solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with support coordinators, local area coordinators, and equipment suppliers.
• Write reports to document client progress, outcomes, and recommendations.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience or a keen interest in providing OT services to adults with disabilities, chronic disease, and complex care needs.
• Strong time management and organisational skills to manage a flexible caseload.
• Ability to complete autonomous home and community-based assessments and interventions, following an extensive onboarding program.
• A reliable car and drivers license to visit clients in their homes.
• Current NDISWC / WWCC (or willingness to apply).

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive onboarding program to set you up for success.
• Flexible working hours and days – work the schedule that suits you.
• Opportunity to work from home for admin and reporting tasks.
• Regular supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Generous professional development budget to support your growth.
• Attractive remuneration package with achievable billing targets and support to meet them.