Locum OT – Rehab Therapist for 12-Month Maternity Leave

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

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.