Occupational Therapist

Mercy Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Australia in Hughesdale is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred, evidence-based services aimed at improving independence and quality of life for clients. The role involves home assessments, adaptive equipment recommendations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants should hold an OT qualification with current AHPRA registration and a valid driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to person-centred and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in aged care, community health, disability, NDIS, rehabilitation, or home care services
• Knowledge of assistive technology, home modifications, and falls prevention strategies
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in clients' homes
• Assess functional capacity, mobility, falls risk, and home safety
• Develop, implement, and review goal-focused intervention plans
• Recommend assistive technology, equipment, and home modifications
• Deliver reablement and restorative care interventions
• Support clients to maintain independence in daily activities
• Collaborate with care partners, nurses, allied health professionals, families, and carers
• Prepare clinical documentation, reports, and funding recommendations
• Contribute to quality improvement, risk management, and compliance activities
• Participate in ongoing professional development and service improvement initiatives

Skills

AHPRA registration

Driver's Licence

Client-centred care

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Assessment planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor or Master in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent full time Hours: 76 hours per fortnight Salary: 110k to 120K Location: Hughesdale Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Maureen Wilkinson [e-mail]

Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

As an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver person-centred, evidence-based services that support clients to maintain or improve their independence, functional capacity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in clients' homes
• Assess functional capacity, mobility, falls risk, and home safety
• Develop, implement, and review goal-focused intervention plans
• Recommend assistive technology, equipment, and home modifications
• Deliver reablement and restorative care interventions
• Support clients to maintain independence in daily activities
• Collaborate with care partners, nurses, allied health professionals, families, and carers
• Prepare clinical documentation, reports, and funding recommendations
• Contribute to quality improvement, risk management, and compliance activities
• Participate in ongoing professional development and service improvement initiatives

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional Client-centred care.

• Bachelor or Master qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Current Driver's Licence
• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and care planning skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Commitment to person-centred and evidence-based practice
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in aged care, community health, disability, NDIS, rehabilitation, or home care services
• Knowledge of assistive technology, home modifications, and falls prevention strategies
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.