Occupational Therapist - Occupational Rehabilitation

Job Description

IPAR is on the lookout for passionate Occupational Therapists ready to take the next step in their careers and make a genuine impact in the Occupational Rehabilitation space in Hobart.

At IPAR, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where people thrive. Our team is close-knit, supportive and genuinely invested in each other’s success, while still being connected to a national network that delivers real impact. You’ll be working in a culture built on collaboration, open communication and continuous growth, where your contribution truly matters.

Some of your day to day includes:

This role is ideal for an OT who enjoys applying clinical reasoning to real-world functional outcomes, particularly within the home and community.

• Conduct comprehensive ADL and functional assessments to evaluate an individual’s capacity across personal care, domestic tasks, and community participation

• Provide evidence-based recommendations for assistive technology, home modifications, and support services to enhance independence and safety

• Develop grading programs to promote independence

• Translate assessment findings into clear, high-quality reports with strong clinical justification

• Manage a structured caseload, supported by Rehabilitation Assistants to reduce administrative burden

• Support individuals with injury or health conditions to achieve optimal functional independence and sustainable return to work outcomes

• Liaise with employers, insurers, medical professionals, and stakeholders to ensure holistic and aligned rehabilitation plans

We are committed to helping you build a long-term, meaningful career. Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical skills, explore new areas of interest, or take on future leadership opportunities, you’ll find genuine support and pathways for progression within IPAR and the wider MedHealth network.

If you’re ready to join a team where you can grow, be supported, and make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy

• Full Professional Registration with AHPRA or eligibility to obtain upon graduation

• Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded;

• Fabulous communication and time management skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders!;

• You are someone with compassion, kindness and empathy! 

• A current Driver’s License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must!

Additional Information

Every day, we seek better together, for our clients, our customers, our community and each other.

Here at IPAR, we have three simple but powerful values that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them.

Great People - To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We’re accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day.

Big Hearts - We’re here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need.

Bold Ideas - Is there a better way? Let’s find it. We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role [quoting REF10422Z] or if you want to express of interest for a career with IPAR, please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Grant Devlin on 0474 740 466 #IPAR

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.