Locum Occupational Therapist - Transition Care Program | Regional Coastal SA
💰 $65-$75/hr | 🏡 Accommodation Provided | 🚗 Travel Assistance

Looking for your next locum opportunity in South Australia?

MARS Healthcare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a well established regional health service in Regional South Australia, supporting their Transition Care Program (TCP).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping clients regain independence and improve their functional abilities through rehabilitation-focused care.

📍 Contract Details
Start Date: 14 December 2026
Duration: 3+ months preferred
Pay: $65-$75 per hour + super, depending on experience
Accommodation: Provided
Travel: One-way travel

🩺 About the Role
Working within the Transition Care Program (TCP), you will provide client-centred Occupational Therapy services focused on rehabilitation, functional independence and continuity of care.

Your responsibilities will include:

-Managing and prioritising a varied rehabilitation caseload.
-Conducting comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and developing individualised treatment plans.
-Delivering evidence-based interventions to support clients' functional abilities and independence.
-Supporting clients, families and carers throughout their rehabilitation journey.
-Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and facilitate referrals.
-Monitoring client progress, completing reassessments and evaluating treatment outcomes.
-Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

✅ About You
-Qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration.
-Previous experience in rehabilitation, aged care, community health or transition care highly regarded.
-Confident managing a caseload with a high level of clinical independence.
-Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and communication skills.
-Current driver's licence.
-Australian working rights- Working Holiday Visa's welcome!

🌟 Why Consider This Contract?

-Competitive hourly rate of $65-$75/hr + super
-Accommodation provided throughout your placement.
-One-way travel assistance.
-Longer-term contract opportunity with 3+ months preferred.
-Opportunity to gain valuable experience in regional SA Health.
-Dedicated support from MARS Healthcare throughout your placement.

📩 Interested?
If you're an Occupational Therapist available from December and looking for your next regional locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you!

Apply now or contact Danielle Richards at MARS Healthcare for a confidential chat about the opportunity- danielle.richards@marsrecuitment.com.au

For additional information about Danielle Richards at Mars Healthcare and why you should choose her as your preferred Recruitment Consultant and Allied Health Expert, click here to view her LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-richards-069a55225/