Occupational Therapist

Fern Therapy Allied Health Services; Gosford; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award salary plus superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Regular clinical supervision and merit

CPD allowance

Fuel/vehicle reimbursement per award

Laptop and electronics provided

Paid birthday leave

Welcome pack

Caseload aligned with clinical/interes

Job summary

Fern Therapy Allied Health Services on the Central Coast is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to join a small, supportive practice. You will provide in-home and community-based assessments and therapy for clients aged 15+ with a focus on NDIS, DVA and private clients.

The role is permanent, with options for full-time or part-time work, start date from January 2027, regular supervision, CPD support and opportunities for career progression in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with AHPRA and eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with NDIS and community-based settings.
• Not suitable for new graduates at this time.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality in-home and community-based assessments and therapy.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and supports, in writing and verbally.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team and shape processes and clinical culture.
• Complete NDIS reporting and functional capacity documentation.

Skills

NDIS knowledge

Neurological conditions

Community-based practice

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Assessment & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Fern Therapy Allied Health Services – Tumbi Umbi NSW

Fern Therapy is a small community-based OT practice on the Central Coast, and we plan to stay that way. We're looking for an OT to join our team who is a like-minded, passionate clinician who values quality over quantity. You will provide in-home and community-based assessments and therapy for clients living on the Central Coast of NSW. We work with people aged 15 years and older; primarily NDIS clients, with a small cohort of DVA and private clients.

About You

You might be who we're looking for if you:

Prefer a small practice where your voice counts over a large organisation with fixed systems

Care more about the quality of your practice than the volume of your caseload

Have a genuine interest in working with people with neurological conditions

Want regular supervision and room to keep developing your clinical and professional skills

Seek to contribute to the growth of a small business, with opportunities for career progression

The role

Permanent full-time or part-time, with flexible arrangements to be considered

Start date flexible, from January 2027, with a 6-month probation period

Work from home, with 2 days a week in a shared office space

Community visits across the Central Coast, plus telehealth when indicated

What you'll do

Provide high-quality assessments, reporting and OT supports to our clients

Engage in high levels of communication, both writiten and verbal, with clients, informal and formal supports

Deliver an outcome-focused therapy service

Help provide feedback and shape our processes and clinical culture

What we offer

Above-award salary plus superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Regular clinical supervision and mentorship as a priority, not an afterthought

CPD allowance, with additional CPD considered depending on company need

Fuel/vehicle reimbursement per award

Laptop and all electronics provided, with IT support

Paid birthday leave

Welcome pack when you start

A caseload shaped around your clinical interests wherever possible

Your wellbeing as a priority

Occupational Therapy degree and current AHPRA registration

Experience in NDIS and/or community-based settings

Demonstrated commitment to collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Current driver's licence and a reliable vehicle for community visits (with comprehensive insurance)

Experience with neurological conditions and neurodiversity-affirming approaches

NDIS reporting; including progress reports, plan reviews, functional capacity assessments, “reasonable and necessary” justification and accommodation exploration

Assessment of home modifications and assistive technology

Knowledge of sensory processing and regulation frameworks

Experience working with adults with complex, multifaceted needs

Knowledge of local community networks

Experience in other schemes, such as DVA, Support At Home or iCare

This role is designed for experienced Occupational Therapists (with minimum 12 months' experience) and is not suitable for new graduates at this time.