Occupational Therapist - Assessments

Capra Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capra Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist contractor to perform thorough functional assessments and deliver clear, evidence-backed reports that demonstrate how daily life operates for clients and what supports drive meaningful change.

The role focuses on assessments rather than ongoing therapy, including NDIS access, plan reviews, aged care, and work capacity, with input from psychology and medical colleagues in a Townsville setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-graduate experience.
• Experience with standardised functional assessment tools.
• Experience writing NDIS or insurance reports (highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• Functional capacity assessments for NDIS access and plan reviews.
• Functional and needs assessments for aged care.
• Vocational and work capacity assessments.
• Home and environment assessments where needed.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments with psychology and medical colleagues.

Skills

Functional assessments

NDIS/report writing

Post-graduate experience

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Assessments (Contractor)

Enjoy the assessment side of OT most? This role is built around it: no ongoing therapy caseload, just thorough functional assessments and clear, well-evidenced reports that show what daily life is really like for your client and what support will make a difference.

What you'll do

• Functional capacity assessments for NDIS access and plan reviews
• Functional and needs assessments for aged care
• Vocational and work capacity assessments
• Home and environment assessments where needed
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments with psychology and medical colleagues

Ideally you'll have

• 2+ years post-graduate experience
• Experience with standardised functional assessment tools
• Experience writing NDIS or insurance reports (highly regarded)