Occupational Therapist

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 - Newcastle NSW

• Occupational Therapist | Community, Disability & Aged Care
• Full time and Part time considered -

About the company

We are partnering with an established allied health provider with over 20 years of experience delivering services across the disability and aged care sectors.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team where you'll have the freedom to manage your working week, access quality clinical support and build a career aligned with your professional interests.

Whether you're passionate about neurological rehabilitation, assistive technology, home modifications, mental health or progressing into leadership, you'll be supported to develop your skills and explore new opportunities.

About the opportunity

This community-based position offers a varied caseload supporting adolescents aged 12+ and adults living with disabilities, neurological conditions, chronic illnesses and age-related challenges.

You'll work across a combination of community settings, including clients' homes, supported accommodation, residential aged care facilities, clinics and local community environments.

Duties

• 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.
• You'll have the autonomy to manage your caseload while benefiting from structured supervision, experienced colleagues and dedicated administrative support.

Skills and Experience

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

Culture

• Enjoy genuine flexibility to structure your working week around your personal commitments.
• Combine community visits with working from home, clinic-based appointments and telehealth.
• Manage your clinical and administrative time with support from a dedicated scheduling team.
• Work in an environment that values professional independence and work-life balance.

Benefits

• Occupational Therapist | Community, Disability & Aged Care

• Full time and Part time considered -

• Competitive remuneration + Sponsorship open for discussion

About the company

We are partnering with an established allied health provider with over 20 years of experience delivering services across the disability and aged care sectors.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team where you'll have the freedom to manage your working week, access quality clinical support and build a career aligned with your professional interests.

Whether you're passionate about neurological rehabilitation, assistive technology, home modifications, mental health or progressing into leadership, you'll be supported to develop your skills and explore new opportunities.

About the opportunity

This community-based position offers a varied caseload supporting adolescents aged 12+ and adults living with disabilities, neurological conditions, chronic illnesses and age-related challenges.

You'll work across a combination of community settings, including clients' homes, supported accommodation, residential aged care facilities, clinics and local community environments.

Duties

• 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.

• You'll have the autonomy to manage your caseload while benefiting from structured supervision, experienced colleagues and dedicated administrative support.

Skills and Experience

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.

• Strong clinical assessment, communication and report-writing skills.

• An interest in community-based disability, rehabilitation or aged care services.

• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to client appointments.

• Relevant NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, where required.

• Experience in community rehabilitation, functional capacity assessments, assistive technology or home modifications would be highly regarded.

Culture

• Enjoy genuine flexibility to structure your working week around your personal commitments.

• Combine community visits with working from home, clinic-based appointments and telehealth.

• Manage your clinical and administrative time with support from a dedicated scheduling team.

• Work in an environment that values professional independence and work-life balance.