Occupational Therapist

The Geelong Clinic; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Newcastle is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a locum role to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. The ideal candidate will join the Rehabilitation Team, engaging in evidence-based practices for inpatient and day rehabilitation, focusing on both neurological and orthopaedic cases. Applicants must have prior clinical experience and be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. This role offers benefits like wellness programs and salary packaging, with applications closing on 25 February 2026.

Benefits

Wellness benefits

Discounted Healthscope services

Salary packaging options

Onsite parking

Access to Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Deliver a high standard of customer service at all times.
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience required.
• Experience in rehabilitation occupational therapy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Join the Rehabilitation Team and provide evidence-based rehabilitation.
• Work with neurological and orthopaedic inpatient and day rehabilitation patients.
• Contribute to a friendly, interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Customer service

Client-centred approach

Team collaboration

Independent work

Microsoft Word proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Minimum of one-year clinical experience

Job description

Healthscope – Hunter Valley Private Hospital – Shortland NSW

Occupational Therapy Locum – Maternity Leave: Minimum 60 hours per fortnight - up to 12 months – to start April 2026

Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located on the fringe of Newcastle and is close to the Pacific Motorway, vineyards and university. We are an independent 83 bed facility with a five theatre Operating Suite providing medical (geriatric and palliation), rehabilitation and surgical services. Hunter Valley Private Hospital is accredited by the ACHS and has a dedicated focus on providing quality healthcare to our patients.

The Occupational Therapy Locum Role

Hunter Valley Private Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Team to fill a maternity locum position for up to 12 months. We are looking for a highly skilled individual to bring their energy and experience to our friendly team. Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist seeking a new challenge? Do you have experience adopting a client-centred and goal-directed approach? We would love to hear from you.

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team that provides evidence-based rehabilitation for a range of caseloads including neurological and orthopaedic inpatient and day only rehabilitation patients.

Requirements

• Deliver a high standard of customer service at all times
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience
• Experience in the role of a rehabilitation occupational therapist
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets

Employee Benefits:

Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more as well as onsite parking and access to Fitness Passport.

• Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.
• OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers.
• Salary packaging that includes additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership.

Applications close: 25 February 2026

For further enquiries:

Katrina Morey, Senior Occupational Therapist (Monday/Thursday/Friday) 02 4944 3713

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV long with the contact details of 2 professional referees.