Locum Occupational Therapist - Darwin and remote NT communities

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1 month ago
Darwin, Northern TerritoryContractOccupational Therapist
āœ“ No Callāœ“ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Mediix as a Locum Occupational Therapist – Darwin & Remote NT in United States.

Requirements

  • inquiry@mediix. com. au Ref. 1002265455

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Mediix as a Locum Occupational Therapist – Darwin & Remote NT.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyClinical WorkLifespan WorkOutreachAHPRA RegistrationAged CarePediatricsHome VisitsSchool VisitsLogistical Support

Key Responsibilities

The Locum Occupational Therapist will deliver services across Darwin and remote Northern Territory communities, involving a mix of clinic-based work and outreach to various settings including schools, aged care, and homes. This role requires working across the lifespan and is supported by a structured team with administrative assistance.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Occupational Therapist - Darwin and remote NT communities at Mediix a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Mediix is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Clinical Work, Lifespan Work, Outreach, AHPRA Registration, Aged Care, Pediatrics, Home Visits. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Locum Occupational Therapist will deliver services across Darwin and remote Northern Territory communities, involving a mix of clinic-based work and outreach to various settings including schools, aged care, and homes. This role requires working across the lifespan and is supported by a structur...

Benefits package: Fully Furnished Apartment, Work Vehicle Provided, Full Admin and Finance Support, No Invoicing or Appointment Bookings, Focus on Clinical Work. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Mediix

Staffing and Recruiting
Sydney, NSW
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Fully Furnished Apartment
Work Vehicle Provided
Full Admin and Finance Support
No Invoicing or Appointment Bookings
Focus on Clinical Work
6.9

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

Posted

1mo ago