Occupational Therapist – Home based Care. Permanent Part-time/Full time

Hospital in Your Home; North Lakes; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PD opportunities

Collaborative environment

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Hospital in Your Home in North Brisbane, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our frailty programs. This part-time/full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality home-based care to elderly and vulnerable clients, improving independence and wellbeing.

You will assess, plan and provide hands-on therapy, working within a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, ageing in place, and continual program improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Minimum 1 year experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in home care or community settings
• Experience addressing the needs of elderly/disabled clients

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Provide hands-on therapy to maintain or improve functional independence in daily living activities.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team for coordinated client care.
• Educate clients and families on safety and ageing in place strategies.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of frailty programs through innovation and growth.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Home based Care. Permanent Part-time/Full time

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our frailty programs at Hospital in Your Home in North Brisbane, Queensland. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, innovative occupational therapy services to patients in the comfort of their own homes. As an Occupational Therapist on our frailty team, you will play a vital role in supporting the independence and wellbeing of our elderly and vulnerable clients.

What you'll be doing

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised treatment plans to address the unique needs of each client

Provide hands‑on therapy and support to help clients maintain or improve their functional independence in daily living activities

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure a coordinated approach to client care

Educate clients and their families on techniques and strategies to promote safety and facilitate ageing in place

Contribute to the continuous improvement of our frailty programs by identifying opportunities for innovation and growth

What we're looking for

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Minimum 1 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in a rehabilitation, community-based or home care setting

Demonstrated expertise in addressing the unique needs of elderly and/or disabled clients

Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective therapy interventions

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team

A passion for providing client-centred, evidence‑based care and a commitment to continual professional development

What we offer

At Hospital in Your Home, we are committed to supporting the work‑life balance of our employees. This part‑time role offers flexible work arrangements, with the opportunity to work from our North Lakes, Brisbane office. We also provide a range of benefits, including:

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexibility in the day

About us

Hospital in Your Home is a leading provider of innovative, high‑quality healthcare services that empower our clients to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. With a strong focus on multidisciplinary care and evidence‑based practices, we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. Join our passionate team and be a part of our mission to redefine healthcare delivery.