Title:  Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Grade 2

• Healesville Hospital | Subacute services | Car parking available!

• Part time (32hrs a week) | 5 weeks annual leave pro rata | Work life balance!

• Support through training and professional development | Experience career progression     

Are you a qualified & passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?    

Join us at Eastern Health! 

Eastern Health 

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.     

About the role   

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and skilled Occupational Therapist to join Eastern Health, working with a predominantly GEM inpatient population with our supportive team at Healesville Hospital.  This position will be involved in providing occupational therapy assessment and interventions, and supporting complex decision making and effective discharge planning, with this varied and rewarding caseload. The successful applicant will be involved with supervising students and quality projects and will work closely with the allied health team to provide excellent patient care.     

About you     

To be successful in this role you should possess:   

• AHPRA Registration   

• Demonstrated clinical experience in subacute occupational therapy   

• Strong interest in aged care  

• Excellent communication and organisational skills  

• Ability to be flexible and change work priorities as required in a dynamic service  

• A strong commitment to high quality, values based care   

• Strong commitment to collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork and patient centered practice   

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 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.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day   

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**