Occupational Therapist - NDIS & Community Rehabilitation

RGIT Australia; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalis Health is seeking a Casual Occupational Therapist to deliver home-based visits across New South Wales. You will assess clients in their own environment, develop practical, goal-oriented strategies and work with nurses, doctors and allied health staff to support safety and independence.

Applicants should have a qualification in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration and experience in NDIS, rehabilitation or aged care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in community care, NDIS, rehabilitation, aged care or complex care.
• Strong clinical reasoning and confidence working autonomously in clients’ homes.
• Clear communication and reliable documentation.
• Current Australian driver licence and capacity to travel locally for visits.
• Ability to meet pre-employment and client-service compliance requirements, including NDIS Worker Screening where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients in their own environment and develop practical, goal-oriented strategies.
• Conduct functional, cognitive and occupational therapy assessments in clients’ homes.
• Support activities of daily living, home safety and independence.
• Provide rehabilitation in the home after illness, injury, surgery or hospitalisation.
• Prescribe equipment and assess home modification needs.
• Collaborate with support coordinators, nurses, physiotherapists and other health professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, reports and progress notes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - NDIS & Community Rehabilitation

St Leonards, New South Wales 2065, Australia

Casual Temporary Mid-level Senior

Posted 25 Sep 2026

Description

The Opportunity

If you are an Occupational Therapist looking for flexible, well-supported community work where your clinical input makes a visible difference, this is an opportunity to join Vitalis Health on a casual basis.

You will deliver occupational therapy visits in the name of Vitalis Health to clients in their homes and communities. Work will be allocated where it makes practical sense, taking into account where you live, your availability, your clinical experience and the locations of our clients.

Your caseload may include NDIS participants, older people, clients with complex care needs and individuals recovering from illness, injury, surgery or hospitalisation. The focus is on practical, person-centred occupational therapy that improves safety, independence and participation in everyday life through functional assessment, rehabilitation, home modifications and assistive technology solutions.

Vitalis Health delivers specialised clinical and care services in the home. Our nurse-led, multidisciplinary model brings together nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and community care to support people to recover, remain independent and live well at home.

As our allied health capability grows, we are building a trusted network of clinicians who value autonomy, responsive service and coordinated care. You will work independently in the community while remaining connected to experienced clinical and operational teams.

Your new role

As a Casual Occupational Therapist, you will assess clients in their own environment and develop practical, goal-oriented strategies aligned with their needs, routines and priorities. Depending on your experience and interests, the role may include:

• Functional, cognitive and occupational therapy assessments in clients' homes.
• Activities of daily living (ADLs), functional capacity, home safety and independence support.
• Rehabilitation in the home following illness, injury, surgery or hospitalisation.
• Equipment prescription, assistive technology assessments and home modification recommendations.
• NDIS assessments, interventions, reports and collaboration with support coordinators.
• Falls prevention, environmental assessment and strategies to support safe ageing in place.li
• Education and practical strategies for clients, families and carers.
• Coordination with nurses, physiotherapists, doctors and other health professionals.
• Accurate and timely clinical documentation, reports and progress notes.

What We Are Looking For

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in community care, NDIS, rehabilitation, aged care, disability or complex care.
• Strong clinical reasoning and confidence working autonomously in clients’ homes.
• Clear communication, reliable documentation and a genuinely person-centred approach.
• A current Australian driver licence, access to a suitable vehicle and capacity to travel locally for client visits.
• Ability to meet relevant pre-employment and client-service compliance requirements, including NDIS Worker Screening and other checks where applicable.

Why work with Vitalis?

• Flexible casual engagement that can complement private practice, another role or family commitments.
• Client visits allocated with regard to your home location, availability and preferred travel area.
• Attractive remuneration for the right candidate, reflecting experience and the nature of the work.
• Autonomous community practice backed by multidisciplinary clinical and operational support.
• A diverse caseload across NDIS, rehabilitation, aged care and complex healthcare at home.
• The opportunity to grow your involvement as Vitalis expands its allied health services.

Join Vitalis Health and help people live with greater safety, confidence and independence at home.