Community-Based Occupational Therapist for Autistic Lives

Remote Queer; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone

Laptop

Km reimbursement

Tolls

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

Aspect Therapy in Adelaide is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our passionate team and make a genuine impact in the lives of Autistic people across their home, school and community environments. You will manage a small caseload, deliver flexible, goal-focused therapy, collaborate with families and carers, and tailor supports to each person’s strengths.

A permanent, part-time arrangement (2–3 days per week) with professional development and strong supervision is offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPRA registration.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle (km and tolls reimbursed).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Working With Children Check (state-based).
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
• Current RRHAN-EC certification (South Australia) or willingness to obtain (where required).
• International police check (if required).

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy supports to 3 - 4 participants per day in community settings.
• Develop practical, goal-focused intervention plans
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks
• Build strategies that are strengths-based, functional, and meaningful
• Support participants to develop independence and everyday life skills
• Work both autonomously in the community and as part of a highly supportive team

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Full AHPRA registration

NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

Working With Children Check (state-based)

NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You

Current RRHAN-EC certification (SA) or willingness to obtain

International police check (if required)

Tools

Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You

Job description

Aspect Therapy in Adelaide is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our passionate team and make a genuine impact in the lives of Autistic people across their home, school and community environments. You will manage a small caseload, deliver flexible, goal-focused therapy, collaborate with families and carers, and tailor supports to each person’s strengths.

A permanent, part-time arrangement (2–3 days per week) with professional development and strong supervision is offered.