Job Description

Flexible Contractor Opportunities | Occupational Therapists | Senior OT Medicolegal Consultants

Join Be Positive Therapy

At Be Positive Therapy, we're passionate about improving the lives of people living with disability, older Australians, and individuals with complex support needs. As a growing allied health provider operating across Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland, we're expanding our contractor network and are seeking experienced and emerging clinicians to join our team across Hobart and Launceston

Whether you're looking for a regular community caseload, flexible referral work, or specialised medicolegal consulting opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Current Contractor Opportunities

Occupational Therapists

Provide community based Occupational Therapy services across NDIS and Aged Care programs, including:

• Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs)
• Assistive Technology assessments and recommendations
• Home environment assessments
• Home modifications recommendations
• Goal focused therapy and interventions
• Capacity building supports
• Clinical reporting and documentation

We welcome applications from experienced and early career Occupational Therapists.

Senior Occupational Therapist Medicolegal Consultants

(7+ Years Post Qualification Experience Required)

Join our specialist medicolegal consultant panel and undertake independent assessment and reporting work on an ad-hoc referral basis.

Responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments
• Review of medical and allied health evidence
• Independent expert clinical opinions
• High-quality medicolegal report writing
• Recommendations relating to support needs, functional capacity, assistive technology and home modifications
• Participation in reviews, appeals and Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) matters where required

This opportunity suits senior Occupational Therapists looking to expand into specialist consulting work alongside existing employment or private practice commitments.

Why Join Be Positive Therapy?

Genuine Flexibility

• Set your own schedule
• Work around existing commitments
• Accept referrals that suit your availability
• Community based and hybrid work opportunities

Competitive Contractor Rates

• Attractive percentage based remuneration
• Specialist medicolegal consulting rates available

Professional Development

• Complimentary access to professional development opportunities
• Clinical support and mentoring available
• Opportunities to expand your skills and areas of practice

Diverse Caseloads

Work across:

• NDIS
• Aged Care
• Functional Capacity Assessments
• Assistive Technology
• Home Modifications
• Community Rehabilitation
• Medicolegal Assessment and Reporting

Supportive Team Culture

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence, quality outcomes and clinician wellbeing.

Essential Requirements

Occupational Therapists

• Current AHPRA registration
• Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
• Ability to work independently within community settings
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Medicolegal Occupational Therapists

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 7 years post-qualification Occupational Therapy experience
• Extensive Functional Capacity Assessment experience
• Strong NDIS knowledge
• Exceptional report writing and analytical skills

Contractor Compliance Requirements

• ABN
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Public Liability Insurance
• National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Tasmania) or ability to obtain

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Be Positive Therapy is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and valued. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Apply Now

If you're a passionate Occupational Therapist or Senior OT Medicolegal Consultant seeking flexible contractor opportunities in Hobart or Launceston, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV or LinkedIn profile to hr@bepositivetherapy.com.au for a confidential discussion.