Senior Occupational Therapist

at  Eastern Health

Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Location:Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Job Posting Date: 28 Jun 2024
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GRADE 3 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

• Acute General Medicine | Experience personal and professional development
• Maroondah Hospital | Car Parking available | Part time considered
• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks’ annual leave plus monthly days off
• $102,091.6- $116,646.40 per annum (dependent on experience)
  Are you looking to live and work in a world city like Melbourne?
  Are you a qualified & passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?

NEXT STEPS

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
If you are an Allied Health professional (Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, etc.) - Email Molly.McLean@easternhealth.org.au to assist in finding you opportunities!
Contact Person: Rebecca Nicks
Contact Email: Rebecca.Nicks@easternhealth.org.au

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled and passionate occupational therapist with clinical expertise in acute general medicine to join our occupational therapy team at Maroondah Hospital. The position will be involved in providing direct clinical care, supporting complex decision making and efficient discharge planning to enhance patient flow. The successful applicant will also be involved in providing leadership, high quality supervision to foster staff development and ensure provision of evidence based occupational therapy services. The Eastern Health occupational therapy service is supported by the manager and grade 4 clinical lead occupational therapists.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current occupational therapy registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in acute general medicine
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skill