Occupational Therapist - Grade 2
- Grade 2 Occupational Therapist
- Fixed term vacancy - leave cover
- Specialised Rehabilitation Program
An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, experienced and client centred, Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to work in the Specialised Rehabilitation program (Community Based Rehabilitation) at Western Health.
We are seeking candidates with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, who are excited about rehabilitation and occupation-based care. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist who enjoys working within a collaborative team. The Specialised Rehabilitation service offers opportunities for professional development and quality projects and has strong links to the Occupational Therapy department.
Some of the many benefits of joining Western Health include:
- Positive and supportive team culture
- A structured in-house professional development program
- Mentoring and clinical support from senior staff
- Opportunities to engage in and lead quality improvement initiatives
- Support to explore research opportunities with access to a dedicated Occupational Therapy Senior Research fellow
- Excellent external PD provisions with 7 days of Professional Development leave for full time employee’s (pro rata entitlement for part time staff members)
- Accrued Days Off for full-time staff members
This is a fixed term 1.0 EFT ending on 27 July 2025.
To be Successful in this Role, you will:
- Have experience in providing goal-oriented physical rehabilitation to clients with a range of conditions, including neurological, musculoskeletal, chronic pain and aged related conditions
- Demonstrate commitment to provision of occupation-based client centred occupational therapy practice
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in quality improvement and/or research
- Experience or ability to deliver patient care using innovative methodologies in a dynamic environment
Contact Person: Gillian Dickman
Title: Manager, Community Rehabilitation
Phone: 0419 876 814
Applications close at 11:59pm on 16 October 2024.
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:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- 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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.