Occupational Therapist – Subcontractor | Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunity

VitaCare Disability Services Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive subcontractor remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Initial caseload with referrals as the

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

VitaCare Disability Services Pty Ltd in Mount Druitt NSW is seeking an independent Occupational Therapist on a subcontractor basis. You will manage your own caseload with flexible hours while delivering FCAs, OT assessments and interventions to support NDIS participants.

The role emphasizes person-centred, evidence-based practice, collaboration with a supportive team, and opportunities to grow the OT service as VitaCare expands in Western Sydney.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Current ABN or willingness to establish one.
• Appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and prepare NDIS reports.
• Deliver individualised OT assessments and interventions.
• Assess participants' functional abilities, independence and daily living needs.
• Provide assistive technology and equipment recommendations.
• Conduct home environment and modification assessments.
• Develop practical, person-centred therapy plans.
• Liaise with participants, families, support coordinators and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per professional and NDIS requirements.
• Collaborate with VitaCare's management and support teams to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Report-writing skills

Independence in clinical work

Person-centred practice

NDIS experience

Functional Capacity Assessments

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Subcontractor | Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunity

VitaCare Disability Services Pty Ltd – Mount Druitt NSW

VitaCare Disability Services is seeking an independent Occupational Therapist on a subcontractor basis to join their team and play an important role in developing their Occupational Therapy services. You'll have the flexibility to manage your availability and caseload while working collaboratively with a management team that understands the healthcare industry and brings previous Occupational Therapy experience. A small caseload is currently available, with opportunities to develop further referrals as services expand.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and preparing comprehensive NDIS reports
• Delivering individualised Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions
• Assessing participants' functional abilities, independence and daily living needs
• Providing assistive technology and equipment recommendations
• Conducting home environment and modification assessments
• Developing practical, person-centred therapy plans and recommendations
• Liaising with participants, families, support coordinators and other healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and reports in accordance with professional and NDIS requirements
• Working collaboratively with VitaCare's management and support teams to achieve positive participant outcomes

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Relevant Occupational Therapy qualifications
• Current ABN or willingness to establish one
• Appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one
• Strong communication, assessment and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage clinical responsibilities
• Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice
• Previous experience working with NDIS participants
• Experience completing Functional Capacity Assessments

About us

VitaCare Disability Services is a registered NDIS provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred disability and healthcare services across Western Sydney. Services include nursing, high-intensity supports, personal care, community participation and allied health services.

• Competitive subcontractor remuneration, negotiated according to experience and scope of services
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability
• An initial caseload with opportunities for further referrals as VitaCare grows
• The ability to develop your professional relationship with an expanding NDIS provider
• Supportive and approachable management with healthcare and previous Occupational Therapy experience
• Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration
• The chance to contribute to the development of allied health services
• A professional environment where your clinical knowledge, ideas and contributions are valued