Occupational Therapist

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter through Indeed or email them to admin@synergimed.com.au with “Occupational Therapist Application” in the subject line.
About UsSynergiMed is a growing specialist clinic providing practical, person-centred care to older adults, people with neurological conditions and clients seeking to maintain their safety and independence at home.We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with older adults and can provide both therapeutic intervention and practical recommendations relating to home modifications, assistive equipment and everyday function.You will enjoy a varied community caseload and have opportunities to collaborate with rehabilitation medicine specialists and other allied health practitioners.About the roleThe role can be structured around your experience, clinical interests and availability. It may include a combination of community visits, clinic-based appointments, telehealth, report writing and work from home.Your responsibilities may include:Completing comprehensive functional, cognitive and environmental assessmentsAssessing clients’ ability to safely complete personal care, domestic and community activitiesAssessing and prescribing assistive equipment and mobility-related supportsConducting equipment trials and providing education to clients, families and carersCompleting home safety and accessibility assessmentsPreparing home modification specifications and liaising with builders, suppliers, care managers and other relevant professionalsParticipating in case conferences and collaborating with GPs, rehabilitation medicine specialists, allied health practitioners, care managers and other service providersProviding goal-directed occupational therapy in a rehabilitation setting
Remuneration: $60–$90 per hour plus superannuation, depending on experience and employment arrangement.
About youWe are looking for an Occupational Therapist who:Holds current general registration with AHPRAHas relevant occupational therapy experience and is confident working independently in community settingsEnjoys working with older adults and supporting people to remain safe and independent at homeHas experience or demonstrated skills in functional assessment and therapeutic interventionHas experience with assistive equipment prescriptionIdeally has experience assessing and recommending home modifications, particularly for bathrooms, kitchens and bedroomsHas strong clinical reasoning, report-writing and communication skillsCan work collaboratively while managing their own caseload and clinical responsibilitiesHas an interest in or experience with neurological rehabilitation, which would be highly regardedHolds a current driver’s licence and has access to a reliable vehicleHas Australian working rights and is willing to complete relevant police and worker-screening checksMaintains accurate clinical documentation and caseload effectivelyThis position is best suited to an Occupational Therapist with some relevant clinical experience. Applicants with strong general occupational therapy skills who are interested in developing their aged-care, home-modification or neurological rehabilitation experience are also encouraged to apply.
What we offerFlexible part-time or casual arrangements including opportunities for after-hours and weekend work if desiredContractor arrangements may also be consideredA mix of community, clinic-based and work-from-home tasksClinical supervision and opportunities to discuss complex casesContinuing professional development supportOpportunities to develop skills in home modifications, assistive equipment, aged care and neurological rehabilitationCollaboration with rehabilitation medicine specialists and allied health practitionersAdministrative support and an established clinical environmentAutonomy to manage your work while remaining connected to a supportive teamA caseload that can be tailored, where possible, to your experience, interests and availability
How to applyPlease submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining:Your occupational therapy experienceYour experience with older adults, home modifications and assistive equipmentAny experience or interest in neurological rehabilitationYour preferred employment arrangement and availability
We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists who value practical, collaborative and person-centred care and would like to grow with our service.
Contractor arrangements may also be considered and are negotiable