Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Community Rehabilitation Program - Alfred Health | LiveHireicon-resource-website icon-resource-website
‹ Back to all jobs

Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Community Rehabilitation Program

LocationCaulfield Hospital
Work TypePart Time - Fixed Term
Positions1 Position
Job no: 71000
Category: Allied Health and Medical Science, Occupational Therapy

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

  • 12 month parental leave cover from 28th November 2024
  • Part time (72 hours per fortnight) 
  • Grade 2 Occupational Therapist (VF6-VF9) 
  • Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program, located at Caulfield Hospital
  • Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program provides Home and Centre Based rehabilitation as well as the Falls Clinic services. The service's focus is on the provision of goal-directed, community-based rehabilitation for clients following injury or hospitalisation. The Community Rehabilitation multidisciplinary team comprises physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, neuropsychologist, psychologist, allied health assistants, rehabilitation medicine doctor, registered nurse and social workers.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our Community Rehabilitation team. As an Occupational Therapist within the Community Rehabilitation programs, you will provide goal-directed client-centred rehabilitation services to clients. The clinical caseload is varied across the two roles, creating a fantastic opportunity to develop expertise in working with a broad range of clinical diagnoses. Along with the clinical responsibilities, you will provide supervision to OT and AHA staff as well as students.

Qualifications and Experience Required

  • Minimum three years of clinical experience
  • Previous experience in a community setting is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to continuous quality improvement
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice
  • Strong theoretical knowledge base and experience in areas of orthopaedics, neurology and gerontology
  • Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position

Staff Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a broad range of clinical presentations
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge
  • Regular professional and operational supervision
  • Access to a range of professional development activities through the Community Rehabilitation Programs and the Occupational Therapy Department
  • Focus on employee wellbeing with access to formal support programs and Fitness Passport
  • Access to Salary Packaging
  • Discounted Health Insurance
  • Easy public transport access and discounted staff car parking

If you would like further details, please contact Megan White on 9076 7049 or David Harrower on 0419 770 237.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

Please note that we may interview and appoint before the closing date, so don't delay!

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au