Occupational Therapist - Community & Regional Outreach

St Louis Aged Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Meal allowance

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Louis Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team and deliver meaningful therapy services across metropolitan and regional South Australia. Based from our Adelaide office, the role includes regular regional outreach and travel, with all travel and logistics coordinated by the business.

You will manage a metropolitan caseload while enjoying autonomy in diverse clinical environments, including travel via light aircraft and overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy required.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years' clinical experience preferred.
• Current driver's licence, Police Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening Check, WWCC, First Aid & CPR, influenza vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and environmental assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Prescribe assistive technology and home modifications.
• Develop goal-focused therapy plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support clients to maximise independence, safety and quality of life.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Independent work

Caseload management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

About St Louis Care

St Louis Care is a proud, family owned organisation delivering personalised care to South Australians since 1946. Guided by our values of inclusion, respect, dignity, and choice, we empower individuals to live life to the fullest through person-centred support.

Our motto,"Trust our family to take care of you", reflects our commitment to both our clients and our team. We value diversity, invest in professional development, and foster a culture of genuine support and collaboration.

St Louis Allied Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team delivering meaningful therapy services across metropolitan and regional South Australia.

This is a unique opportunity for a clinician who enjoys variety, autonomy, and community-based practice - combining a metropolitan Adelaide caseload with regular regional outreach visits. Based from our Adelaide office, this role includes scheduled travel to regional communities across South Australia, including travel via light aircraft and overnight stays as part of our outreach program. All travel, accommodation, and logistics are coordinated by the business.

About the Role

This is a hands-on community role working across:

• Community aged care
• NDIS participants
• Support at Home clients
• Regional outreach services

When not travelling regionally, you will manage a metropolitan community caseload across Adelaide. You will have the opportunity to build strong client relationships while working across diverse clinical environments with genuine autonomy and variety.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and environmental assessments
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions
• Prescribe assistive technology and home modifications
• Develop goal-focused therapy plans
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting
• Collaborate with families, carers, support coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support clients to maximise independence, safety, and quality of life

About You

You are an Occupational Therapist who:

• Enjoys working independently within community settings
• Has strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
• Is adaptable, organised, and confident managing varied caseloads
• Values practical, person-centred care
• Enjoys travel and working across metropolitan and regional environments
• Is comfortable travelling via light aircraft and staying overnight in regional communities
• Would be wiling to work Full Time or Part Timme (a minimum of 3 days a week if Part Time)

This role is best suited to clinicians with prior community, disability, aged care, or outreach experience.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 2 years' clinical experience preferred
• Current driver's licence
• National Police Clearance
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Annual influenza vaccination

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle provided
• Meal allowance provided while travelling regionally
• All regional travel and accommodation organised by the business
• Diverse metropolitan and regional caseload
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Local business discounts
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact across South Australia

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.