Occupational Therapist

Limelight People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation support

Agency onboarding and ongoing contact

Flexible start dates

Job summary

Limelight People is recruiting experienced Occupational Therapists for flexible locum contracts across regional hospitals in Australia. Roles include inpatient and community settings with a variety of caseloads, competitive hourly rates, and travel/accommodation support.

Typical duties include functional assessments, ADL retraining, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Start dates are flexible and rolling, with ongoing agency support for a smooth placement.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience.
• Full working rights in Australia (Working Holiday Visas welcome).

Responsibilities

• Functional assessments and goal-oriented care planning.
• ADL retraining, equipment prescription, and home modifications.
• Cognitive and psychosocial interventions.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Clinical documentation and contribution to service improvement.
• Locum roles are highly clinically supported.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Locum Occupational Therapist Opportunities Across Australia

Limelight People is currently recruiting experienced Occupational Therapists for flexible locum contracts in regional hospitals across VIC, QLD, WA and beyond. These roles offer diverse caseloads, excellent rates, and the opportunity to explore new locations while expanding your clinical experience.

About the Roles

We have ongoing locum opportunities in both inpatient and community settings. Caseloads may include acute/ subacute care, rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, and community services. Whether you're seeking a short-term placement or a longer contract, we’ll work with you to find the right fit.

Key Details

• Locations: Multiple regional hospitals (details provided upon application)
• Contract Length: Typically 8-13 weeks, with potential for extension
• Start Dates: Flexible, with rolling starts available
• Employment Type: Locum contract via agency
• Rates: Competitive hourly rates with travel and accommodation support

Typical Duties

• Functional assessments and goal-oriented care planning
• ADL retraining, equipment prescription, and home modifications
• Cognitive and psychosocial interventions
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Clinical documentation and contribution to service improvement
• Despite being locums, these roles are highly clinically supported!

About You

• Degree-qualified Occupational Therapist
• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum one year of clinical experience (role-dependent)
• You do not need to be a perfect clinician - many clients are happy to hire people with clinical gaps and train them, even as a locum
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Full working rights in Australia (Working Holiday Visas welcome)

Why Join Limelight

• Access to multiple locum roles tailored to your experience
• Supportive onboarding and ongoing agency contact - I'm a big texter 24/7, along with a check-in call every couple of weeks!
• Streamlined placement process - you do the clinical work, we do the rest
• Opportunity to travel while advancing your career