Occupational Therapist

Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Employee wellbeing support 24/7

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

LinkedIn Learning access

Career growth opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital in Melbourne is seeking an Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centred therapy for independence and quality of life.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to design and implement comprehensive rehab programs, with a focus on discharge planning and evidence-based care. A recognised OT degree and AHPRA registration are required, with inpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA general registration.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or acute hospital is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ADL, cognitive and home environment assessments.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate rehabilitation plans.
• Prescribe assistive technology, equipment and home modifications for discharge.
• Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in discharge planning and quality/safety activities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centred care

ADL assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital – Doncaster VIC

Join our dedicated Allied Health team at Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital. As an Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred therapy to help people regain their independence, functional capacity, and quality of life.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team that includes physiotherapists, speech pathologists, rehabilitation physicians, and nurses. Together, you will design and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient’s unique goals. This is a fulltime max-term contract.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Conduct functional assessments, including activities of daily living (ADL), cognitive screenings, and home environment reviews.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based rehabilitation plans.
• Prescribe assistive technology, equipment, and home modifications to support safe discharge planning.
• Work closely with patients, their families, carers, and community service providers.
• Take part in interdisciplinary team case conferences and discharge planning meetings.
• Champion continuous quality improvement and clinical safety.

About you

You bring clinical curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for rehabilitation care.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A recognised Bachelor or Master degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Clinical experience in an inpatient rehabilitation or acute hospital setting (desirable).
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to engage effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home paythrough salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.