Occupational Therapist – Community and Telehealth

CARED; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health tech company in Australia is looking for skilled Occupational Therapists to join as independent contractors. You will have the flexibility to choose your working hours, locations, and caseloads while supporting NDIS participants. Ideal candidates will have telehealth experience, AHPRA registration, and a strong clinical background. This position allows you to work from various settings, fostering independence and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Autonomy over caseload

Qualifications

• Required telehealth experience for effective service delivery.
• Must have experience working with NDIS participants.
• AHPRA registration required and a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assessments and ongoing therapeutic interventions.
• Work with clients across various demographics and conditions.
• Provide face-to-face consultations as needed.

Skills

Telehealth experience

Experience with NDIS participants

Strong clinical skills

Flexibility to work from any location

Education

AHPRA registration (3+ years)

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Tools

Computer with camera & mic

Reliable internet

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.
• High Pay Rates Increase your earning potential with competitive rates and consistent demand.
• NB: specialist expertise with assessments invites higher pay rates!
• 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 (e.g., MS, Parkinson’s)
• Paediatric and adult clients across different life stages
• Neurodiverse clients (autism, ADHD)
• Participants 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, and 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.