Occupational Therapist – Independent Contractor

Hope Allied Health Services

$100–$120 per hour | Flexible Referrals | Australia-wide Opportunities

Hope Allied Health Services is seeking experienced Occupational Therapists to provide assessment, report-writing and therapy services on an independent contractor basis.

Contract opportunities are available across Australia, with services delivered through telehealth, community visits and, for therapists located in Western Sydney, our Blacktown clinic. This opportunity is well suited to Occupational Therapists seeking greater flexibility, professional autonomy and control over their workload.

About the Opportunity

Contractors can nominate their preferred:

- Days and hours of availability.
- Geographic service areas.
- Modes of service delivery.
- Client age groups and clinical areas.
- Types and volume of referrals they wish to accept.

There are no set hours or guaranteed minimum caseload. Contractors retain the discretion to accept or decline individual referrals according to their availability, expertise and scope of practice.

Types of Work Available

Depending on your qualifications and experience, referrals may include:
- Functional Capacity Assessments.
- Assistive Technology assessments and recommendations.
- Home and Living assessments, including SIL and SDA.
- Home modification assessments.
- Activities of Daily Living assessments.
- Sensory, motor and functional assessments.
- Paediatric and adult occupational therapy.
- Capacity-building and ongoing therapy.
- Telehealth assessments and intervention.
- Clinical reports, progress reports and letters of recommendation.
- Collaboration with families, carers, support coordinators and other professionals.

Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive, person-centred occupational therapy assessments.
- Identify clients’ strengths, functional needs, risks and support requirements.




- Develop evidence-based recommendations and intervention plans.
- Prepare clear, accurate and clinically justified reports within agreed timeframes.
- Deliver safe, respectful and goal-directed occupational therapy services.
- Maintain timely case notes and clinical documentation.
- Communicate effectively with clients and relevant stakeholders.
- Work within professional, ethical and legislative requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy and safeguarding obligations.

Contractor Requirements

Applicants must have

- A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA.
- An active Australian Business Number.
- Appropriate skilled indemnity and public liability insurance.
- Relevant occupational therapy experience, particularly in assessments and report writing.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one.
- Working with Children Check where providing services to children.
- Current Australian driver’s licence and access to an insured vehicle for community-based work.
- Strong written communication, time-management and clinical reasoning skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage agreed referrals and deadlines.
- Suitable equipment, technology and a private workspace when providing telehealth services.

Why Contract with Hope Allied Health Services?
- Competitive contractor rate of $100–$120 per hour, based on experience and the type of work completed.




- Flexibility to determine your own availability and workload.
- Freedom to accept referrals that align with your interests and expertise.
- Opportunities for telehealth, community and clinic-based work.
- Access to a broad range of paediatric and adult referrals.
- Administrative assistance with referrals, bookings and client coordination.
- Access to templates and relevant clinical information.
- Opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary allied health team.
- No requirement to commit to a full-time caseload.

About Hope Allied Health Services Hope Allied Health Services is a multidisciplinary allied health provider based in Blacktown, supporting children, adolescents and adults across Western Sydney and throughout Australia.

Our team provides Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and Physiotherapy through clinic-based appointments, community visits and telehealth. We work collaboratively with clients, families, carers and other professionals to deliver practical, evidence-based support tailored to each person’s strengths, needs and goals.

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed with:

- Your current résumé.
- A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
- Your location and preferred service area.
- Your areas of clinical interest.
- Your availability and preferred service-delivery methods.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide evidence of their registration, checks, insurance and contractor business details before commencing. This opportunity is offered under an independent contractor agreement and does not constitute an offer of employment.

Pay: $90.00 – $125.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Profit sharing
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blacktown NSW 2148

📌 Occupational Therapist – Independent Contractor (Blacktown)
🏢 Hope Allied Health Services
📍 Blacktown