Grade 4 Occupational Therapist
This is an exciting new opportunity within the Western Health at Home programs within the division of Western Health at Home.
Western Health at Home programs include GEM at Home, Rehabilitation at Home, Community Based Transition Care Program, Rapid Allied Health, and Specialised Rehabilitation program. These programs are aimed at providing short term multidisciplinary assessment and intervention to support early hospital discharge, prevent avoidable hospital presentations and admissions, improve function and overall health outcomes and well-being for patients in the Western Health catchment.
The Grade 4 Occupational Therapist in Western Health at Home will be responsible for the specialist assessment, care, and management of allocated patient caseload, as well as providing expert contribution to service performance and outcomes. The Grade 4 Occupational Therapist will have a key leadership role within the Western Health at Home teams working collaboratively with key stakeholders and other service providers.
To be Successful in this Role you:
- Will have at least 10 years’ relevant clinical experience
- Will have post-graduate qualification in relevant field, or working towards
- Will have highly developed leadership skills and experience leading teams
- Will demonstrate highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Will ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
- Will contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
Applications close at 11:59pm on 7 April 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.