Occupational Therapist

Care For Better; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Care For Better in Sydney, NSW, invites an Occupational Therapist to join a hybrid community-based role delivering Medicare-supported care. You will conduct assessments, develop evidence-based plans, support independence, and collaborate with GPs and allied health colleagues to ensure coordinated care.

Flexibility and client-centered practice are valued; registration with AHPRA and ability to work across home and community settings are essential, with bookings and admin support provided.

Qualifications

• Clinical practice skills in Occupational Therapy, including assessment, intervention planning, and rehabilitation.
• Foundational knowledge in Medicine and Rehabilitation relevant to chronic conditions, injury recovery, and mental health support.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with clients, families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience or interest in Pediatrics and working with children, adolescents, and families in community settings.
• Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility for registration) and eligibility for or possession of a Medicare provider number.
• Commitment to respectful, client-centered, culturally responsive care and ethical professional practice.
• Ability to work independently in the community and remotely, manage a caseload, and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and ongoing commitment to professional development and evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Implement evidence-based plans to build independence in daily living and community participation.
• Collaborate with GPs and other allied health professionals for coordinated care.
• Document and report on client progress and clinical outcomes.
• Contribute to service development and participate in case discussions and clinical reviews.

Skills

Clinical Practice

AHPRA Registration

Pediatrics

Community Work

Medicare Provider

Communication Skills

OT Qualification

Professional Development

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Company Description

Care For Better is a community-focused care provider supporting people to live well at home and in their local communities. The organization is launching new Therapeutic Services and is seeking passionate allied health professionals, including Occupational Therapists, to join from the outset. The service supports Medicare clients, including individuals referred by their GP for chronic condition care or mental health support, to build independence, recover from injury or illness, improve communication, and maintain mental wellbeing. As part of this new service, Occupational Therapists will have a meaningful voice in shaping how the service operates, while being supported with bookings and administration to focus on client care. Care For Better offers flexible work options, values respectful, client-centered practice, welcomes both new graduates and experienced clinicians, and is committed to "better care, together."

Role Description

This contract Occupational Therapist role is based in Sydney, NSW as a hybrid position, combining community visits, in-person sessions, and some work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, developing and implementing evidence-based intervention plans, and supporting clients to build independence in daily living and community participation. The Occupational Therapist will work with clients referred under Medicare, including those with chronic conditions and mental health needs, collaborating with GPs and other allied health professionals to deliver coordinated care. Duties also include documentation and report writing, contributing to service development, and participating in case discussions and clinical review. The role involves client-centered practice, goal setting, and regular review of outcomes, with support for scheduling and administration provided by Care For Better.

Qualifications

• Clinical practice skills in Occupational Therapy, including assessment, intervention planning, and rehabilitation.
• Foundational knowledge in Medicine and Rehabilitation relevant to chronic conditions, injury recovery, and mental health support.
• Strong Communication skills for engaging with clients, families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience or interest in Pediatrics and working with children, adolescents, and families in community settings.
• Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility for registration) and eligibility for or possession of a Medicare provider number.
• Commitment to respectful, client-centered, culturally responsive care and ethical professional practice.
• Ability to work independently in the community and remotely, manage a caseload, and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and ongoing commitment to professional development and evidence-based care.