Community Occupational Therapist - Flexible Schedule & Telehealth

Healthcare Professionals Group; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship available

Job summary

Healthcare Professionals Group in Newcastle, NSW is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide community-based rehab across disability and aged care services. You will assess needs, plan interventions, and deliver rehab in various settings, including homes and clinics.

AHPRA registration and a willingness to travel are essential. The role offers flexibility with a balance of clinic and field visits, plus access to clinical support and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (OT).
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and report-writing skills.
• Interest in community-based disability, rehabilitation or aged care services.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to client appointments.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check where required.
• Experience in community rehabilitation, functional capacity assessments, assistive technology or home modifications is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Completing functional capacity assessments and developing individualised intervention plans.
• Assessing and recommending assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Conducting home assessments and recommending modifications to improve accessibility and independence.
• Delivering rehabilitation and capacity-building interventions.
• Supporting clients with neurological conditions, physical disabilities and complex care needs.
• Working collaboratively with families, carers and multidisciplinary professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Preparing clinical reports and recommendations to support client goals and funding requirements.
• Autonomously managing caseload with supervision and administrative support.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Report-writing

Travel to clients

Education

OT degree (qualification)

Job description

Healthcare Professionals Group in Newcastle, NSW is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide community-based rehab across disability and aged care services. You will assess needs, plan interventions, and deliver rehab in various settings, including homes and clinics.

AHPRA registration and a willingness to travel are essential. The role offers flexibility with a balance of clinic and field visits, plus access to clinical support and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.