Occupational Therapist / Senior Occupational Therapist

Why This Role Matters

The Occupational Therapist role plays a vital part in helping individuals maintain independence and improve their quality of life within their own homes. By providing functional assessments, personalized therapy, and assistive solutions, occupational therapists support clients with health conditions and age-related challenges to live safely and confidently in their communities.

Job Description

Remedy Healthcare, part of Australian Unity, is hiring an Occupational Therapist / Senior Occupational Therapist for a full-time or part-time position in Strathfield, Sydney, New South Wales. The role involves delivering evidence-based occupational therapy services through Support at Home and the Hospital Substitution Program. Therapists will work directly with clients in their homes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Occupational Therapist / Senior Occupational Therapist
• Company: Australian Unity (Remedy Healthcare)
• Location: Strathfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Permanent)
• Workplace Type: Community / Home-based care
• Experience: Community or hospital OT experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments in clients’ homes
• Develop and deliver tailored occupational therapy interventions
• Prescribe assistive aids, equipment, and home modifications
• Support clients with complex health conditions or age-related care needs
• Help clients achieve functional goals and maintain independence
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Participate in clinical supervision and professional development programs

Required Qualification

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)

Important Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence and insured vehicle
• Ability to travel to client homes in the Strathfield area
• Community or hospital occupational therapy experience preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to client-centered care

Employment Options

• Permanent full-time or part-time role
• Flexible work days and hours
• Option to work during school hours

What We Offer

• Salary up to $120,000 per year
• Paid travel and kilometre reimbursement for permanent employees
• Laptop, mobile phone, and necessary work tools
• $1,000 professional development allowance
• Clinical supervision and leadership support

Employee Benefits

• Fitness Passport discounts (NSW & Victoria)
• Employee discounts on health, insurance, travel, and accommodation
• Novated car leasing through Maxxia or Flare Cars
• 2 well-being leave days annually
• Option to purchase up to 2 additional weeks of leave per year
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee referral bonus program

Experience and Skills

• Functional assessment and intervention planning
• Home-based occupational therapy services
• Assistive equipment prescription and home modifications
• Community healthcare delivery
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Clinical documentation and care planning

Salary Insights

• Salary: Up to $120,000 per year
• Additional benefits and allowances available

Company Overview

Remedy Healthcare is a leading provider of integrated healthcare services in Australia and operates as part of the Australian Unity Group. The organization delivers allied health and nursing services across home, community, virtual, and telehealth settings. Over the past 12 years, Remedy Healthcare has supported nearly 100,000 Australians in managing their health and maintaining independence at home.

FAQs

1. What qualification is required for this role?
   Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with AHPRA.

2. Is this a remote job?
   No, the role involves providing therapy services in clients’ homes across the Strathfield area.

3. Is experience required?
   Community or hospital occupational therapy experience is preferred.

4. Are flexible work options available?
   Yes, flexible work hours and part-time options are available, including school-hour schedules.

Application Tips

• Highlight experience in community or home-based occupational therapy
• Mention experience prescribing assistive equipment or home modifications
• Emphasize multidisciplinary teamwork and client-centered care skills
• Include professional registration details and relevant certifications