Occupational Therapist - Community - Buderim, QLD

MediRecruit; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Flexible hours

$2,000 CPD allowance

Mentoring & CPD opportunities

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to join a growing allied health team in Buderim, QLD. The role involves mobile home visits, functional assessments, ADL support and delivering capacity-building programs to improve independence and quality of life across diverse funding streams.

The successful candidate will have a relevant OT degree, current AHPRA registration, 1–2 years of experience, and the ability to work flexibly in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity insurance.
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience (preferred).
• NDIS experience is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional assessments and ADL support.
• Deliver capacity-building programs in home and community settings.
• Prescribe home modifications and assistive technology.
• Provide neurorehabilitation for stroke, ABI, cerebral palsy and progressive conditions.
• Coordinate care across NDIS, Aged Care, DVA and other funding streams.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Community - Buderim, QLD

About the role
We are seeking a passionate Community Occupational Therapist to join a growing multidisciplinary allied health team in Buderim, QLD. In this mobile community role, you will help clients improve independence, function and quality of life within their own homes and communities, working across a diverse caseload spanning NDIS, Support at Home (formerly HCP), DVA, Private Health and WorkCover. Flexible full-time or part-time hours are available Monday to Friday, and both early-career and experienced OTs are encouraged to apply.

• Complete functional assessments and ADL support


• Deliver capacity building programs in home and community settings


• Prescribe home modifications and assistive technology


• Provide neurorehabilitation for stroke, ABI, cerebral palsy and progressive conditions


• Coordinate care and advocate for clients across NDIS, Aged Care, DVA and other funding streams


• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team

Benefits:

• $75,000 - $105,000 per annum + superannuation


• Company vehicle and laptop provided to support mobile community work


• Flexible full-time or part-time hours, Monday to Friday


• $2,000 annual CPD allowance


• Regular mentoring, support and internal CPD opportunities


• Staff and immediate family discounts of up to 50% across services


• 15% discount on a leading activewear brand


• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support


• Collaborative, supportive team culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy


• Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity insurance


• Minimum 1 to 2 years' experience (preferred)


• Community or NDIS experience (highly regarded but not essential)


• Strong communication skills and a genuine people-focused approach


• Self-motivated with initiative and a collaborative team approach


• Valid Blue Card / Working with Children Check (or eligible to obtain)


• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or eligible to obtain)


• Eligible to work in Australia

About Us

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.

Additional information

• $75,000 - $105,000 per annum + superannuation


• Company vehicle and laptop provided to support mobile community work
  
• Flexible full-time or part-time hours, Monday to Friday