Title:  Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Grade 2 Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy) 

• Permanent, part-time & full-time applicants welcome | 5 weeks’ leave + ADO for full time

• Box Hill Hospital | Training, support and mentoring provided  

• Maintain a good work-life balance | Opportunities for flexible work arrangements

 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? 

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

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled and passionate occupational therapist with clinical experience working in hand therapy to join our occupational therapy team. We will consider both part-time and full-time applicants. The position is based at Box Hill Hospital and offers an opportunity to work with an experienced team of occupational therapists and apply excellent clinical skills in acute hand therapy within inpatient and outpatient settings.   The successful candidate will work closely with the plastics and orthopedic surgery teams.

Eastern Health’s Occupational Therapy Service is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based care for our patients, whilst supporting our staff to develop their clinical skills and advance their careers. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Experience working in hand therapy including the following skills: assessment, intervention, splint fabrication and discharge planning for patients
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the management of acute and chronic upper limb conditions and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills: both written and verbal
• A strong commitment to high quality care 
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team 
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage a caseload, supervise junior therapists and contribute to service development.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

The successful applicant will demonstrate professionalism, clinical excellence and consistency of practice in hand therapy. We seek clinicians keen to learn and contribute to health outcomes through participation in quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities. Eastern Health supports professional development through supervision, mentoring and professional education. 

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role. 

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). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

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

Click here for position description 

Contact Person: Jessica Clingin

Contact Number: 0403028264

Contact Email: jessica.clingin@easternhealth.org.au

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 

Our 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 for us to assist in finding you opportunities!