Occupational Therapist

Transform Lives and Grow Your Career

Better Rehab is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team in Australia. As an Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work with diverse clients, conduct meaningful assessments, and design impactful therapy plans. Our team is passionate about delivering participant-first care, guided by our core values of We Get Sh*t Done, We are People People, Love What You Do, Frankly, we Give a Damn, and We Value Ourselves.

Why Australia?

• Qualifications are recognised
• High wages and strong job security
• Regulated progressive industry
• Opportunity to become a permanent resident if you desire

What You'll Experience:

• Diverse and engaging caseload: Take on a unique mix of cases that keeps every day interesting and rewarding.
• Collaborative team environment: Build strong connections with a multidisciplinary team of OTs, SPs, PTs, BSPs, EPs, and AHAs.
• Enjoyable workplace culture: Relish the usual perks like office lunches, a free breakfast bar, parties, and various events, both at the office and state level.

The Assistance We'll Provide During Your Relocation Process:

• Registration: We'll guide you through the Visa and professional registration process, making your move as smooth as possible.
• Relocation support: We'll cover your flights and help with banking, renting, insurance, and other essentials for settling in.
• Financial support: Receive an up-front lump sum payment to help you get settled.

Your Role and Impact:

• Conduct meaningful assessments and design impactful therapy plans in diverse environments — from participants' homes to day centers, parks, and even at the beach.
• Build enduring relationships with participants and witness the lasting impact of your work, seeing firsthand how your interventions make a real difference over time.
• Be there to celebrate every milestone, big or small, with participants and their families, understanding that every step forward is a victory worth cherishing.
• Experience a varied caseload that includes a variety of participant-related tasks, managed within a supportive environment.
• Work to a balanced target of 5-hours helping participants every day.

Who We're Looking For:

• Bold and adventurous, with the courage to make a big leap and join us Down Under in Australia.
• Passionate about your work and excited for each new day.
• A genuine 'people person' who values meaningful interactions.
• Committed to making a difference, viewing your role in helping people as more than just a job.
• Efficient and proactive, with a focus on getting things done and helping participants achieve significant goals.
• Self-aware and supportive, recognising your worth.

Better Rehab's Promise:

• A supportive environment with administrative and AHA assistance, enhancing your focus on billable work.
• Opportunities for career advancement in both operational and clinical areas.
• Enjoy the freedom and autonomy to make informed decisions, reflecting your professional judgement and expertise.
• Leadership team with a clinical background, understanding the nuances of your role.
• A crash course in Aussie slang so you'll be fair dinkum in no time, plus tips on how to stay savvy with our 'deadly' (but mostly harmless) wildlife.

We Support Your Growth:

• Enjoy a personalised induction program tailored to your supervision needs.
• Engage in professional development with internal/external PD opportunities, including provider days and expos.
• Collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team to share knowledge and ideas.
• Utilise resource rooms and kits for effective community visits.
• Benefit from a comprehensive 12-month professional development plan specific to your discipline.

Balancing Work and Life:

• Experience the freedom of Better Flex, a policy offering completely flexible hours.
• Enjoy the autonomy to schedule your day how you want, by booking appointments and writing reports at times that suit you and your participants.
• Access to leave benefits including paid study leave, parental leave, extended break (sabbatical) leave for up to six months for personal travel or pursuits, compassionate leave and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Benefit from a travel radius that's adaptable to both your office location and home, ensuring convenience and efficiency in your commute and participant visits.
• Opportunities to transfer interstate across our 30+ national offices.

Other Exciting Benefits:

• Better Rewards program to earn redeemable points for bonus pay, extra leave, PD, unique experiences, merchandise, gadgets, or charitable donations, rewarding your hard work with a variety of meaningful benefits.
• Referral Bonus Scheme.
• Wellness days.
• Special Interest Groups and In-Services.
• Dedicated knowledge base for specialisation and professional learning.
• Travel Reimbursement above the industry standard.

About You:

• A degree in Speech Pathology.
• 18+ months of clinical experience.
• Alignment with our core values.
• Valid full driver's license.
• Relevant employment checks.