Occupational Therapist

Baptistcare; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development

Flexible work-from-home

Tax-free salary packaging

Supportive team culture

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Home Care team covering Port Macquarie and surrounding areas. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions to support independence at home.

We offer flexible work arrangements, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and opportunities for professional development as part of a values-driven organisation committed to well-being for older Australians.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Ability to assess OT needs and develop programs for aged care clients.
• Experience in aged care services including rehabilitation and community settings.
• Understanding of reablement and restorative care models.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy with common software.
• Alignment with BaptistCare's values and mission.
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based OT assessments and interventions for aged care clients.
• Support reablement and restorative care to maintain client independence at home.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Engage with clients and families to set goals and document progress.

Skills

Assessment skills

Program development

Reablement

Restorative care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Driver's licence

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Home Care

Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in your community? This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to enhance the independence, health and wellbeing of older Australians - while enjoying flexibility, support, and a great team environment.

Key features

• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities
• Flexible work-from-home options; no weekends or shift work
• Competitive pay with tax-free salary packaging
• Supportive team culture where your contributions matter
• Join an organisation that values clients and staff
• Apply your clinical skills to support independent living at home

About the role

BaptistCare is one of Australia’s largest home care providers and a leader in service quality and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist PT or FT, to join our growing team in the Port Macquarie and surrounding areas. You will deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to clients under aged care funding programs, with a focus on reablement and restorative care. Your work will help older people maintain or regain independence, mobility, and confidence to remain living at home.

Your team

You will be joining an established and supportive group of health professionals who share a passion for helping older Australians live well. Guided by our unique Well-Living approach, we focus on empowering clients to live their best possible lives at home, surrounded by the people, community and memories they love most. Together we help people feel loved, valued and respected every day.

About you

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated ability to assess occupational therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community
• Post graduate experience working with in a variety of aged care services, including rehabilitation and community settings
• Comprehensive understanding of reablement and restorative care models
• Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Alignment with BaptistCare's values and mission
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage car insurance.

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 78,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare - Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all

If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, please call Lisa George - Senior Occupational Therapist on 0459 607 013 for a confidential discussion.

We do not require recruitment agency services at this time.