Occupational Therapist – Community and Telehealth

CARED; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-tech company is looking for skilled Occupational Therapists to join their team as independent contractors. You will enjoy the flexibility to choose your hours and work locations while providing vital support to NDIS participants across Australia. This role requires previous experience in telehealth and with NDIS clients. The company promotes clinical independence and offers competitive pay rates for various services.

Benefits

High pay rates

Flexible working hours

Diverse client caseload

Qualifications

• Must have telehealth experience.
• Experience with NDIS participants is required.
• AHPRA registration must be active for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and therapeutic interventions for diverse client needs.
• Support clients across different life stages and conditions.
• Work flexibly from home or in the community.

Skills

Telehealth experience

Experience with NDIS participants

Strong clinical skills

Flexibility in work location

Willingness to travel

Education

AHPRA registration (3+ years)

NDIS Worker Screening Check

ABN + PI/PL insurance

Job description

Are you an OT who wants more freedom, more purpose, and more impact? At CARED, you choose how, when, and where you work - while supporting NDIS participants in the environments where they work, stay and play.

This is your chance to step into a flexible, modern health-tech ecosystem that prioritises people - you, and your clients - first.

What OTs Want - and What CARED Delivers

> Work the way you want Empower participants while designing a workflow that fits your life. Mornings, afternoons, an hour or few in the evening or on weekends? You choose.

> Flexibility Choose the days, times and locations you work.

> Autonomy Take back full control of your caseload and client mix.

> Diversified Practice Areas Expand your clinical experience and choose from varied, meaningful referrals, as well as ongoing support and intervention for different age groups and specialties - from neurology to complex assessments.

> Assessment Only Therapists If you’re seeking Assessments only, you must be skilled in specialist assessments such as complex home modifications, AT Prescription and Trials, Driving and Community Mobility Assessments, Sensory Processing and Cognitive and Psychosocial Assessments.

NB: specialist expertise with assessments invite higher pay rates!

> High Pay Rates Increase your earning potential with competitive rates and consistent demand.

If you value independence, want control over your time and income, and enjoy clinical variety, CARED is built for you.

Why CARED?

CARED connects experienced Occupational Therapists with clients who need real-time, high-quality support. Our platform ensures participants can access the exact services they need - right now.

Therapists are matched to clients based on clinical strengths, goals, and personal preference, creating better outcomes for everyone.

This hybrid role lets you work from home, in the community, or any professional setting across Australia - on your terms.

About the Role

We’re seeking skilled Occupational Therapists to join CARED as independent contractors.

You’ll have clinical skills across a range of areas, including NDIS and support a diverse caseload, including:

• Assessments
• Ongoing therapeutic intervention
• Participants with progressive neurological conditions (eg: MS, Parkinson’s)
• Paediatric and adult clients across different life stages
• Neurodiverse clients (autism, ADHD)
• Particpants with psychosocial, intellectual and physical disabilities

Choose the demographic and caseload that aligns with your expertise and passion.

About You

You have:

• Previous telehealth experience (required)
• Previous experience with NDIS participants (required)
• AHPRA registration (3+ years)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• ABN + PI/PL insurance
• Flexibility to work from any location in Australia
• Willingness to travel and provide face-to-face consults
• Strong clinical skills aligned with NDIS practice areas
• Private professional workspace, computer with camera & mic, + reliable internet

Ready to build a career on your terms?

Join a national network of OTs delivering high-quality support through innovative, tech-enabled care - while finally having the flexibility, independence and earning potential you deserve.

Apply now and shape your ideal way of working with CARED.