Vital Health are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in Roma, Dalby or Charleville, Western Queensland. We're a flexible workplace with open conversations about contract, full-time or part-time; inclusive of discussions about additional leave requirements in-line with school holidays.

There are two types of positions available, please let us know who your preference is on application:

We have new positions available for experienced Occupational Therapists, with options for Leadership responsibilities in business or mentoring.

We have positions available for early career Occupational Therapists who might want to expand their experience across cohorts, communities and disabilities.

About the Occupational Therapy in Vital Health:

The responsibilities of a Vital Health Occupational Therapist include, but are not confined to:

Assessing and designing personalised intervention services and therapy plans for various needs including paediatrics, home modifications, vocational rehabilitation, disability, neurological rehabilitation, and aged care

Collaborating with allied health professionals and local primary healthcare teams to achieve client goals within base clinic and outreach locations

Provide services under the NDIS, DVA, WC, Medicare, PHN, Checkup, Aged Care Packages among others

Actively engage in weekly multi-disciplinary case conferences for complex NDIS clients

Deliver hands-on therapy and coach clients in alternative techniques to advance motor skills, coordination, balance, and mobility

Facilitating transformative advancements in rural healthcare and community education by actively engaging in events and providing authoritative leadership on social media within the field of Occupational Therapy

Create and execute plans for clients aimed at enhancing their daily routines and tasks

Contribute to internal PD in areas of interest, dependent on experience level

Why join our team?

Take a break from your 9-to-5 and make a difference to rural, remote and indigenous communities.

Attractive & competitive base wage with bonus scheme to reward clinical excellence

Extend your professional skills through a diverse case-load, regular professional development and case-conferencing

Flexible rosters and regular days off as we love work-life balance

Feel embraced by the community - regular social events, local festivals and bush parties.

Exciting travel opportunities - explore new towns and their cultures

Be apart of a dynamic team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists and Psychologists

Have the option to start as a locum with option to extend to permanent, or to work on a regular FIFO rotation.

For the right candidates we like to talk about long weekends, ability to fly back to Brisbane regularly and other professional development supports!

Who are we looking for?

This opportunity will be right for you if:

You possess either 2+ years, or 4+ years of experience managing a clinical caseload

You're looking for a break from your city-life to make memories, experience a different culture and explore new places.

You are confident in your clinical decision making and problem solving for a complex case-load

You have an adventurous spirit and are excited by the idea of day trips to small outreach towns and overnight trips to remote locations.

You’re ambitious, friendly, and excited to have a diverse case-load and work amongst a multidisciplinary team

You're passionate about making a difference to rural, remote and indigenous communities.

Join Vital Health’s Mission:

Vital Health is a team of multi-disciplinary Allied Health Professionals who’ve been improving access to healthcare in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities for over 30 years. We cover a vast 3000km across QLD & NSW, and our mission is simple: deliver exceptional therapy services to people who need it most, no matter where they live.

How to apply:

Send your resume to [email protected], or click “apply now” and follow the prompts.

Please note, applications are viewed and processed once received. Early applicants are encouraged to apply.

Find out more:

Find us on Instagram with our tag - @VitalHealthteam

Check out our website - https://vitalhealthqld.com.au/

Reach out to us via email using [email protected]