Occupational Therapist – Bundaberg & Wide Bay Region

Casual | Part-time | Contract | Premium Remuneration – Up to 30% Above Standard Market Rates

Nepean Advanced Rehab & Allied Health Centre (NARAH) is expanding its regional Occupational Therapy services across Bundaberg and surrounding Wide Bay communities.

We are seeking motivated, experienced Occupational Therapists to join our growing regional outreach team.

Why join NARAH?

WE ALREADY HAVE WORK WAITING FOR YOU!

Unlike traditional recruitment opportunities where clinicians must build their own caseload, NARAH has an established pipeline of regional aged-care OT referrals requiring delivery.

We currently have 17 clients booked in the Bundaberg region, with ongoing consultation requirements and further regional opportunities being developed.

We are offering:

• Premium remuneration – up to 30% above standard local market rates, depending on experience and engagement arrangement.
• An existing pipeline of clients and pre-arranged appointments.
• Flexible casual, part-time or contract engagement.
• Additional income opportunities for OTs already working elsewhere.
• No requirement to generate your own referrals or build a client base.
• Administrative, referral coordination and appointment scheduling support.
• Opportunities for ongoing regional work as our service expands.

The role

You will deliver community-based occupational therapy consultations to older Australians, primarily through aged-care and home-care referral arrangements.

Clinical responsibilities may include:

• Functional capacity and activities of daily living assessments.
• Home safety and falls prevention assessments.
• Assistive technology and equipment recommendations.
• Home modification assessments and recommendations.
• Mobility, transfers and independence assessments.
• Aged-care rehabilitation and reablement.
• Clinical reports and recommendations to support client care.

Who we are looking for

• AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience or interest in aged care, community OT or rehabilitation.
• Confident conducting home-based assessments and clinical reporting.
• Strong communication and client-centred clinical skills.
• Based in Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Gympie or surrounding areas.
• Willing to undertake regional outreach appointments.

Both experienced clinicians and OTs seeking additional flexible work are encouraged to apply.

Flexible engagement options

We welcome applications from:

• OTs seeking casual supplementary income.
• Part-time clinicians wanting additional regional caseloads.
• Independent contractors interested in regional outreach.
• Experienced OTs returning to community practice.

Join a growing regional service

NARAH is building a sustainable regional OT service with real client demand, organised referrals and ongoing work opportunities.

If you are an Occupational Therapist looking for better remuneration, flexible hours and an existing pipeline of clients ready to be serviced, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now: Submit your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience, availability and preferred engagement arrangement.

Website: https://www.advancedrehabhealth.com.au/
Employer: Nepean Advanced Rehab & Allied Health Centre (NARAH)