Occupational Therapist- Community | Regional VIC
- Locum Occupational Therapist role in community and home-based settings.
- Work with frail aged clients and individuals with disabilities to enhance independence.
- Join a supportive multidisciplinary Rural Allied Health Team.
🏡 Locum Occupational Therapist - Community & Home Based | Regional Victoria 🏡
Looking for a meaningful community-based OT role where you can truly make a difference while enjoying a relaxed regional lifestyle?
We're working with a highly supportive regional health service seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a 6-month fixed term contract within their Rural Allied Health Team. Accommodation is available, making this a fantastic opportunity for both experienced locums and clinicians looking to transition into regional community health work.
💰 $45 - $53 per hour + super
✅ ADOs, annual leave & sick leave included
🏠 Accommodation available
🚗 Fleet vehicle, laptop & smartphone provided
📍 Regional Victoria location
📅 6-12 month fixed term contract
In this role, you'll work with frail aged clients and people living with disability to maximise independence and safety at home through practical, client-centred interventions. The role is primarily community and home visit based with some clinic appointments.
You'll be joining a collaborative multidisciplinary Rural Allied Health Team delivering services across CHSP, HACC-PYP and limited NDIS funding streams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Home safety and functional assessments
- Home modifications and assistive technology prescription
- Scooter and wheelchair assessments
- Care planning and goal setting to support independent living
- Working closely with carers, families and multidisciplinary clinicians
- Supporting clients to remain active within their local community
- Collaborating with Allied Health Assistants for therapy programs and equipment trials
Key Skills & Experience:
- Community Occupational Therapy experience
- Home visiting experience
- Knowledge of Australian Building Standards
- Experience with home modifications and equipment prescription
- Familiarity with Geat2GO and SWEP
- Strong care planning and independent caseload management skills
- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Current driver's licence
The service operates from a well-established community health setting with strong MDT support, modern resources, access to fleet vehicles and flexible community-based work.
Whether you're an experienced locum or someone looking for a rewarding regional contract with genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now or contact Danielle at MARS Healthcare for more information-danielle.richards@marsrecruitment.com.au
For additional information about Danielle Richards at Mars Healthcare and why you should choose her as your preferred Recruitment Consultant and Allied Health Expert, click here to view her LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-richards-069a55225/
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