Occupational Therapist (DVA) - Brisbane

About the role

Proactive Health, a network of allied health businesses, is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for its Brisbane clinic. The role focuses on NDIS-funded occupational therapy across the greater Brisbane region, supporting clients with physical, psychosocial, intellectual and neurological disabilities. It also covers DVA, Medicare, Home Care Packages, private clients and workers' compensation, with a strong emphasis on veteran and disability services.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments in homes, clinics and the community
• Develop individualised intervention plans focused on functional independence, safety and quality of life
• Prescribe assistive technology, recommend home modifications and assess for adaptive equipment
• Manage a diverse caseload across DVA, NDIS, Medicare, Home Care Packages, private and workers' compensation
• Deliver interventions for daily living, community participation, cognitive function, pain management and return-to-work goals
• Write detailed assessment reports, recommendations and funding applications, including NDIS reports and DVA documentation
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, EPs, podiatrists, dietitians, social workers, GPs and external providers
• Take part in multidisciplinary case reviews and clinical team discussions

Required profile

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist (or eligibility for registration)
• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current professional indemnity insurance, or willingness to obtain it
• Valid Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Willingness to obtain a National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and other relevant screening
• Ability to work autonomously in community settings within a collaborative multidisciplinary team

Required skills

• Functional assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing
• Excellent communication with clients, families, carers and health professionals
• Nice to have: NDIS participant experience, home modification assessment, assistive technology prescription, functional capacity evaluation, and experience in aged care, paediatrics, neurological rehabilitation or chronic pain management

What we offer

• Competitive salary discussed at interview, with sustainable workloads
• Mentorship, supervision and access to the Proactive Health Academy for professional development
• Graduate and Leadership Programs, and career pathways to senior OT, clinical lead, management or clinic ownership
• Staff rewards program and wellbeing centre access