Contractor Occupational Therapist for Mt. Gambier SA

🌟 Occupational Therapist (Contractor)

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible contractor opportunity with a supportive and innovative allied health team?

Our client is a fast-growing, community-focused, neuro-affirming practice based in Mount Gambier. They are committed to empowering children, families, and adults to achieve meaningful outcomes through evidence-based, strengths-focused, and person-centred care.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across clinic, community, home, and telehealth settings while enjoying flexibility, strong clinical support, and opportunities for professional growth.

🏥 About the Role

As a Contractor Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and adults
• Support clients with developmental, sensory, functional, and disability-related needs
• Deliver services in clinic, community, home, school, and telehealth settings
• Complete functional assessments, therapy planning, and progress reviews
• Provide assistive technology and home modification recommendations where appropriate
• Collaborate closely with families, educators, support workers, and allied health professionals
• Develop person-centred therapy plans that support meaningful participation and independence
• Participate in community outreach programs and collaborative initiatives

✨ Benefits

✅ Flexible contractor arrangement with autonomy over your schedule

✅ Hybrid service delivery model (clinic, community, and telehealth)

✅ Generous professional development support and clinical mentoring

✅ Opportunities to contribute to innovative programs and community projects

✅ Travel allowances where applicable

✅ Supportive, neuro-affirming, and culturally responsive workplace

✅ Sustainable workload model allowing time for documentation, planning, and collaboration

✅ Opportunities for leadership, project work, and service development

✅ Strong referral pathways and growing demand for services

🎓 Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA Registration
• 10 years of clinical experience preferred
• Experience working with paediatric clients, NDIS participants, or community-based services is highly regarded
• Passion for neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive, and family-centred practice
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Current Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
• Current Police Check, Working With Children Check, and relevant screening clearances (or willingness to obtain)

🌱 Why Join?

This is more than a contractor role—it's an opportunity to become part of a practice that values innovation, collaboration, cultural safety, and meaningful client outcomes. You'll have the flexibility to build a caseload that suits your lifestyle while making a genuine difference in the lives of children, adults, and families throughout the Mount Gambier community.

If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding contractor opportunity with flexibility and strong clinical support, we'd love to hear from you.