Locum Occupational Therapist

Healthcare Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Travel support

Job summary

Healthcare Australia currently has Occupational Therapy locum opportunities available across Australia for up to 12 weeks, with holiday-season contracts and potential extensions. Roles span generalist OT, inpatient, rehabilitation, paediatrics, aged care, and community/NDIS settings.

Start dates are immediate through Christmas into the New Year, with regional placements offering free accommodation and travel support.

Qualifications

• AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.
• Willing to work across Australia across public/private hospitals, MPHS and community services.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist OT services across inpatient, rehabilitation, paediatrics, aged care and community/NDIS settings.
• Adapt to diverse clinical environments including coastal, regional and remote locations.
• Support holiday-season demand with flexible start dates and contract extensions where possible.

Skills

AHPRA registered OT

Job description

Looking for your next locum opportunity? We have Occupational Therapy locum roles available from now through to Christmas, over the holiday period and into the New Year, with contracts available for up to 12 weeks and potential for extension.

Whether you’re looking to experience a new location, broaden your clinical skills, enjoy a change of pace, or give your income a little boost heading into Christmas, we have a range of opportunities across Australia.

With positions available across public and private hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services (MPHS) and community health services, you can choose from coastal, regional and remote locations and experience a different healthcare setting.

About the Opportunities

• Australia-Wide Opportunities – Metro, Coastal, Regional & Remote
• Start Dates: Roles available now through Christmas, over the holiday period and into the New Year
• Contract Length: Up to 12 weeks, with potential for extension
• Hourly Rate: Up to $80/hr, depending on experience, location and role requirements
• Accommodation Provided – Regional placements only
• Travel Support Available – Regional placements only

What’s On Offer

Caseloads

• Generalist Occupational Therapy
• Inpatient
• Rehabilitation
• Paediatrics
• Aged Care
• Community and NDIS

Great Earning Potential

• Rates of up to $80/hr
• Up to $5000 contract completion bonus
• Opportunity to boost your income heading into the festive season
• Rates based on experience, location and role requirements

Lifestyle Benefits

• Free accommodation – Regional placements only
• Travel support – Location dependent
• Experience a new community and healthcare setting
• Develop your clinical skills and professional experience
• Make a genuine difference in local, regional and remote communities

What We’re Looking For

• AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience
• Occupational Therapists looking for growth, variety and a change of scenery
• Professionals passionate about contributing to local, regional and remote communities
• Ability to adapt to different clinical environments
• Valid Australian working rights (Working Holiday Visa applicants are very welcome to apply)