Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Unit at St John of God Health Care

Frankston, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

100920.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Treatment Intervention, Neurological Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Chronic Disease Management, Cognitive Assessment, Functional Physical Assessment, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your role at St John of God Frankston Hospital We are seeking Occupational Therapists for Grade 1 positions, with opportunities available on a casual or fixed-term (12-month) basis. This is an ideal role for passionate and motivated clinicians who are eager to grow in a diverse and supportive setting while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Join our dynamic and supportive Occupational Therapy team within our Rehabilitation Unit, where you will work across a broad range of clinical areas including orthopaedics, neurological rehabilitation, pain management, and chronic disease management. Our service includes a comprehensive Parkinson’s program and access to advanced rehabilitation technology such as Tyromotion equipment, providing an excellent environment to build your clinical skills.As a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in line with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia guidelines, with strong mentorship to support your development. The Position Provide direct occupational therapy services to clients/patients and or carers on an individual or group level for both inpatients and outpatients. Completion of comprehensive patient assessment (e.g. assessment of personal care, domestic and community ADLs, assessment of the home environment, cognitive and functional physical assessment as required). Provision of a comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals. Provide consultation and support to medical, nursing, catering and allied health professionals within the Division as appropriate. Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation You will hold a registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist and will have current valid Drivers License. To succeed you will have knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within Occupational Therapy practice and demonstrate knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within Occupational Therapy practice. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Salary $72,992 to $100,920 (from July 2026) per annum (pro rata for part time), plus 12% super Casual hourly rate: $46.02 to $63.63 (from July 2026), per hour (casual loading included) plus 12% super Fixed term full-time (12 months) or casual roles available We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Innovative Professional Development opportunities Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts For enquiries contact Natalie Lyle, Manager Allied Health, (03) 9788 3272 At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.

Responsibilities

Provide direct occupational therapy services to inpatients and outpatients across various clinical areas including orthopaedics and neurological rehabilitation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and complete comprehensive patient assessments and documentation.