Title:  Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist

• Temporary Full Time with possibility to Part Time job share for suitable applicants  

• Provide clinical expertise & leadership across community rehabilitation program 

• Monthly day off | 5 weeks annual leave for full time

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to support clients in the community 

• Integrate research and clinical findings into clinical practice 
   

Eastern Health 

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. 

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. 

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. 

About the role

The Community Rehabilitation Programs offers short term goal directed rehabilitation aimed at improving client’s function and independence following a change due to a recent acute medical / health event. The multidisciplinary team provides clinical services to a wide range of clients who have a variety of conditions. This role will provide clinical leadership, intervention, and discharge planning for patients from our Wantirna & Peter James sites. 

The role is supported by a Grade 4 Clinical Lead, other Senior Clinicians, site Team Leaders, and the Community Rehabilitation Manager. 

Your new role: 

• Provide excellent, evidence based and patient centered leadership including assessment, intervention, and discharge planning for patients in the community 

• Supervise and develop your team of occupational therapists, allied health assistants and occupational therapy students 

• Demonstrate excellent communication strategies with patients/families, staff and relevant stakeholders in order to provide appropriate services, information and leadership 

• Actively lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and research 

• Support the CRP Leadership team to meet key performance indicators and day-to-day operations of the service 
   

About you

• Strong commitment to high quality patient care 

• You have experience in the area of rehabilitation with an ability to manage complex caseloads using a client-centered approach 

• You have excellent communication skills and a passion for continued professional development for yourself and others 

• You value working with supportive and dedicated Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary teams 

• A demonstrated ability to introduce innovative practice and quality improvement 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. 

What we offer 

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! 

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities 

• Friendly & supportive team 

• Flexible working hours 

• Salary packaging options 

• Career progression in our teaching hospitals 

Next Steps 

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. 

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. 

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).  

Good to know: 

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organization, we ensure child safety and wellbeing are embedded in our everyday culture. 

• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. 

• Advertising may end before the closing date. 

• We do not accept recruitment agency application 

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.