Occupational Therapist Gr 4 - Subacute Services Lead at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapist, Clinical Care, Subacute Rehabilitation, Clinical Caseload Management, Functional Assessments, NDIS Applications, Discharge Planning, Goal Setting, Community Transition Planning, Quality Improvement, Service Development, Clinical Governance, Clinical Reasoning, Complex Presentations

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Grade 4 Occupational Therapist Subacute Lead Permanent Full Time About the Role You are an experienced Occupational Therapist who will provide advanced clinical care across inpatient Subacute Rehabilitation while supporting coordination and consistency of practice within these programs. You will balance a complex clinical caseload with stream oversight responsibilities, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. Key responsibilities include: Deliver advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention within inpatient subacute rehabilitation Complete and support staff in complex functional assessments and NDIS applications Contribute to discharge planning, goal setting and community transition planning Leadership of quality improvement, service development and clinical governance activities Your Contribution Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist Extensive clinical experience in subacute rehabilitation Demonstrated experience in NDIS functional assessment and report writing Advanced clinical reasoning with the ability to manage complex presentations and risk About the Occupational Therapy Department The Occupational Therapy Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne provides services across acute, subacute and community programs. We are committed to delivering person-centred, occupation-based care that promotes dignity, autonomy and participation in meaningful life roles. The department prioritises functional outcomes, safe transitions of care and strong collaboration across the multidisciplinary team. We have a strong focus on professional development, supervision and evidence-informed practice. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Closing Date: 25 April 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will deliver advanced clinical care and intervention within inpatient subacute rehabilitation settings while balancing a complex clinical caseload with stream oversight responsibilities. Key duties include completing complex functional assessments, supporting NDIS applications, and contributing to discharge and transition planning.