About Us

Fern Therapy is a small community-based OT practice on the Central Coast, and we plan to stay that way. We're looking for an OT to join our team who is a like-minded, passionate clinician who values quality over quantity. You will provide in-home and community-based assessments and therapy for clients living on the Central Coast of NSW. We work with people aged 15 years and older; primarily NDIS clients, with a small cohort of DVA and private clients.

About You

You might be who we're looking for if you:

- Prefer a small practice where your voice counts over a large organisation with fixed systems

- Care more about the quality of your practice than the volume of your caseload

- Have a genuine interest in working with people with neurological conditions

- Want regular supervision and room to keep developing your clinical and professional skills

- Seek to contribute to the growth of a small business, with opportunities for career progression

The role

- Permanent full-time or part time, with flexible arrangements to be considered

- Start date flexible, from January 2027, with a 6-month probation period

- Work from home, with 2 days a week in a shared office space

- Community visits across the Central Coast, plus telehealth when indicated

What you'll do

- Provide high-quality assessments, reporting and OT supports to our clients

- Engage in high levels of communication, both writiten and verbal, with clients, informal and formal supports

- Deliver an outcome-focused therapy service

- Help provide feedback and shape our processes and clinical culture

What we offer

- Above-award salary plus superannuation

- Flexible working arrangements

- Regular clinical supervision and mentorship as a priority,



not an afterthought

- CPD allowance, with additional CPD considered depending on company need

- Fuel/vehicle reimbursement per award

- Laptop and all electronics provided, with IT support

- Paid birthday leave

- Welcome pack when you start
- A caseload shaped around your clinical interests wherever possible

- Your wellbeing as a priority

Essential Requirements

- Occupational Therapy degree and current AHPRA registration

- Experience in NDIS and/or community-based settings

- Demonstrated commitment to collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

- Current driver's licence and a reliable vehicle for community visits (with comprehensive insurance)

Desirable Experience

- Experience with neurological conditions and neurodiversity-affirming approaches

- NDIS reporting; including progress reports, plan reviews, functional capacity assessments, “reasonable and necessary” justification and accommodation exploration

- Assessment of home modifications and assistive technology

- Knowledge of sensory processing and regulation frameworks

- Experience working with adults with complex, multifaceted needs

- Knowledge of local community networks

- Experience in other schemes, such as DVA, Support At Home or iCare

This role is designed for experienced Occupational Therapists (with minimum 12 months' experience) and is not suitable for new graduates at this time.

How to apply

Apply through SEEK, or email your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to call Director, Cameron Fearnley, on 0493 041 713.

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