30 Sep
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RehabCo
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Newcastle
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a role that offers flexibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to create genuine change in people's lives?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our growing community team in Newcastle. Working across home, school, clinic, work and community environments, you will support children, adolescents and adults to achieve greater independence, improve participation in daily life, and reach their personal goals.
This is an opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, professional development, and client-centred care.
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a role that offers flexibility, qualified growth, and the opportunity to create genuine change in people's lives?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our growing community team in Newcastle. Working across home, school, clinic, work and community environments, you will support children, adolescents and adults to achieve greater independence, improve participation in daily life, and reach their personal goals.
This is an opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, professional development, and client-centred care.
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services to NDIS participants across the lifespan
- Complete functional capacity assessments and reports
- Develop and implement therapy plans tailored to participant goals
- Assess and recommend assistive technology and home modifications
- Support participants with daily living skills, sensory regulation, emotional regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and community participation
- Collaborate with families, carers, support coordinators, schools, and other allied health professionals
- Provide community based OT and intervention for adults and aged care
- Have the opportunity to work as a rehabilitation consultant where this suits your skills and interest
- Have the opportunity to work in paediatrics where this suits your skills and interest
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and NDIS-compliant reporting
- Manage your own caseload with autonomy and flexibility
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package plus superannuation
- Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements
- Work-from-home administration time
- Structured mentoring and clinical supervision
- Professional development allowance and ongoing training opportunities
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- Administrative support to reduce non-clinical workload
- Company vehicle
- Supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team
- Positive workplace culture focused on wellbeing and work-life balance
About You
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Strong clinical reasoning and report writing skills
- A passion for empowering people living with disability
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain)
- Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain)
- Current unrestricted driver's licence
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within the NDIS
- Experience with paediatrics and/or adults with psychosocial, intellectual, physical, or developmental disabilities
- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Assistive Technology Assessments
- Home Modifications
- Sensory and behavioural support strategies
Why Join Us?
We believe great therapy happens when clinicians are supported to do their best work. You'll be joining a team passionate about helping people live meaningful, independent lives while building a rewarding career in a positive and flexible environment.
Whether you're an experienced Occupational Therapist or a new graduate looking for excellent mentoring and support, we'd love to hear from you.
RehabCo operates across all of NSW and we have roles available in the following locations for the right applicant: Albury, Canberra, Central Coast, Coffs Harbour, Griffith, Gosford, Lismore, Newcastle, Sydney, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga and Wollongong.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Newcastle)
🏢 RehabCo
📍 Newcastle