Mobile Occupational Therapist – Independent Contractor

Ready Steady Rehab; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Geographical flexibility

Clinical autonomy

Established referral network

Administrative support

Opportunity to grow

Collaborative team

Job summary

Ready Steady Rehab is expanding its mobile occupational therapy services across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We seek an experienced OT to join as an independent contractor, combining hands-on clinical work with shaping the growth of our OT service.

You'll deliver mobile OT to adults in homes and communities, join an established allied health team, and help evolve service delivery with our Director and referral network.

Qualifications

• Qualified OT with at least 3 years of clinical experience.
• Current AHPRA registration is required.
• Experience in community-based practice, Support At Home, aged care or with adults with complex needs.
• Ability to conduct home assessments and exercise independent clinical judgement.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with a team.
• Willingness to travel to clients within approx. 30 minutes of home.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile occupational therapy services to adults in homes and communities.
• Identify service opportunities and strengthen referral relationships.
• Contribute to development of OT service and clinical processes.
• Prepare clinical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with families, care managers and other health professionals.
• Assist with home safety assessments and equipment recommendations.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Community-based practice

Independent caseload management

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Travel to clients

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Tools

Assessment tools

Job description

Mobile Occupational Therapist – Independent Contractor

Occupational Therapist – Independent Contractor

Flexible Hours | Melbourne & Regional Victoria

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join an established mobile allied health business and play a key role in developing and growing our OT service.

Ready Steady Rehab is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team as an independent contractor, with opportunities across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

We provide mobile physiotherapy to older adults in their own homes and have built a strong network of referral partners, established business systems and a reputation for high-quality, personalised care. We're now expanding our services to include occupational therapy and are looking for the right people to play an important role in developing and leading this area of our business.

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on clinical work with a meaningful role in shaping the growth and direction of our OT service, supported by an established referral network, administrative systems and an experienced allied health team.

Hours and workload are negotiable, making this opportunity particularly suited to an OT looking to take on additional private work alongside an existing role, or someone seeking greater flexibility and autonomy in their working arrangements. There is scope to build your caseload gradually, with referrals matched to your location, availability and clinical interests.

We provide services to adults through the Support at Home program, as well as NDIS and privately funded clients.

About Ready Steady Rehab

Ready Steady Rehab is an established mobile physiotherapy business with a close-knit team of experienced physiotherapists. We are passionate about helping people maintain their independence, improve their function and enjoy the best possible quality of life in their own homes.

We pride ourselves on our personalised approach to care, strong communication and collaborative relationships with clients, families, care managers and support providers.

As we expand into occupational therapy, we're committed to developing a high-quality, sustainable service that complements our existing physiotherapy offering. You'll work closely with our Director to help guide the clinical development and growth of OT, while benefiting from the referrals, relationships and systems already in place.

The Role

You’ll provide mobile occupational therapy services to adults in their homes and communities, helping clients maintain their independence, safety and participation in everyday activities.

Alongside your clinical caseload, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our OT service, including identifying service opportunities, strengthening referral relationships and helping establish clinical processes as the service grows.

Depending on your experience and clinical interests, your work may include:

• Functional assessments: Assessing activities of daily living, functional capacity and the ability to manage everyday tasks safely and independently.

• Home safety and falls prevention: Identifying environmental risks and recommending practical strategies to improve safety and reduce falls risk.

• Assistive technology and equipment: Assessing, trialling and recommending appropriate equipment to support daily activities, transfers and personal care.

• Home modifications: Conducting home assessments and preparing recommendations for modifications, from minor adaptations through to more complex projects, within your experience and scope of practice.

• Capacity building and reablement: Developing individualised strategies and interventions to maintain or improve functional independence.

• Clinical reports and recommendations: Preparing clear, evidence-based assessments, reports and supporting documentation for clients, families and care managers.

• Collaboration and care coordination: Working with families, support workers, care managers, equipment suppliers, builders and other health professionals to coordinate appropriate supports.

• Service development: Contributing your clinical expertise and ideas to help shape OT service delivery, referral pathways and clinical processes as our service expands.

You don't need to be an expert in every area. We're interested in your existing strengths, clinical interests and the value you can bring to the team, with opportunities to develop additional capabilities over time.

About You

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who combines strong clinical skills with initiative, sound judgement and a genuine interest in helping develop a growing service.

You’ll ideally have:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current general AHPRA registration.

• At least three years of relevant clinical experience.

• Experience in community-based practice, Support At Home, aged care, rehabilitation or working with adults with complex needs.

• Confidence conducting assessments and exercising independent clinical judgement in clients' homes.

• Strong clinical reasoning, report-writing and documentation skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, families, care managers and other professionals.

• The ability to manage your caseload independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

• A proactive, organised approach and an interest in helping shape the development of our OT service.

• A commitment to person-centred, evidence-based care.

• A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle, with willingness to travel to clients within approximately 30 minutes of your home location.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements: Negotiable hours and workload to complement your existing commitments.

• Geographical flexibility: Opportunities across Melbourne and regional Victoria, with referrals matched to your preferred location and availability.

• Clinical autonomy: The flexibility to manage your own schedule and caseload as an independent contractor.

• Established referral network: Benefit from existing relationships with aged care providers, support coordinators and other referral partners.

• Administrative support: Established business systems and referral management so you can focus on clinical care.

• Opportunity to grow: Play an important role in establishing and developing our OT service.

• Collaborative team: Work alongside an experienced and supportive allied health team.