Mater·Springfield, Missouri
Deliver occupational therapy assessments, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients across medical, surgical, and ICU specialties. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced and motivated Occupational Therapists to join us on a casual basis (HP3). As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state-of-the-art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region.
The Occupational Therapy team supports public and private patients across the co-located Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield, delivering care across diverse specialty areas including medical, surgical, rehabilitation, ICU, and emergency.
$47.69 - $60.35 per hour plus 25% casual loading plus superannuation [https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML] + access to many staff benefits! [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater]
What you’ll be doing
As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide patient-centred, evidence-based clinical care to patients across Mater Hospital Springfield. These roles will predominantly support patients across medical, surgical, and ICU.
About you
To excel in this role, you must have at least 1 year of experience working in an acute hospital environment.
Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare [https://www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-rockhampton], education [https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/], fundraising & philanthropy [https://www.materfoundation.org.au/] and research [https://www.materresearch.org.au/] — and it’s our people who make the difference.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/careers]. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close Sunday, 16th August 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/reconciliation].
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Must possess a Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy degree and current AHPRA registration. Requires at least one year of experience working within an acute hospital environment.
Market context
In Missouri, Occupational Therapist openings in acute care often draw steady interest because hospitals and rehab settings need clinicians who can manage complex caseloads and collaborate across care teams. This role is competitive for candidates with a current Missouri OT license, at least one year of acute care experience, and the ability to meet driving and physical requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, insurance, and acute care background before applying.
