Title: Occupational Therapist - Care at Home
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Occupational Therapist – GEM & Rehab at Home
- Permanent Part Time Position | Grade 2 | 28 hours a week
- Based at Peter James Centre | Carparking and café on site
- Work with a friendly, fast paced and dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Provide best possible care to patients in the comfort of their own homes
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 Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 is responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy services in the GEM/REHAB@HOME Service. The successful candidate is expected to have an advanced level of experience, knowledge and skill in subacute or acute occupational therapy.
This role requires autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing strongly to the multidisciplinary team. It is an expectation that Grade 2 clinicians will provide high quality inpatient assessment and intervention, to maximise functional independence, safety and quality of life of diverse client populations.
The role also involves various teaching/training, research and quality activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, and is responsible for the supervision/mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent.
- Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership).
- Current Victorian Driver’s License.
Essential
- Minimum two years clinical experience in Occupational Therapy/clinical practice area.
- Demonstrated best practice in client assessment and intervention, including evidence of advanced clinical skills and client centred practice.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery to foster innovation and evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrated skills in clinical supervision and teaching.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement and clinical research.
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork, and a proven ability to relate effectively to people at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position.
- Established skills in organisation, planning and priority setting.
- Well-developed understanding of professional codes of conduct and ethical practice.
- Sound computer skills.
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!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our 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.
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 organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is 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.
Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - GEM/REHAB@HOME
Contact Person: Dani Shapiro - Grade 3 Occupational Therapist
Contact Number: 0439688028
Contact Email: Danielle.shapiro@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date:20/04/2026
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
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