Occupational Therapist – Acute & Rehab Care, Growth Path

Mercy Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Australia is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the WMH inpatient team at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role involves providing client-centred OT services within an MDT, contributing to service development and professional supervision structures.

You will hold a recognised OT degree with full AHPRA registration and bring at least two years of clinical practice, ideally including acute/subacute/neurology.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current, full Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum of 2 years strong clinical skills/experience; with in acute, subacute care with neurological/stroke care an advantage.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist provides quality, evidence based, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary care team to the allocated caseload.
• This position contributes to service development and leadership within the inpatient OT service.
• Supervision is provided by a Grade 3 Senior clinician Occupational Therapist, and the role includes appropriate supervision opportunities.

Skills

OT registration (AHPRA)

2+ years experience

Stroke care

Time management

Communication

Patient-centered care

Education

OT degree

Job description

Mercy Health Australia is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the WMH inpatient team at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role involves providing client-centred OT services within an MDT, contributing to service development and professional supervision structures.

You will hold a recognised OT degree with full AHPRA registration and bring at least two years of clinical practice, ideally including acute/subacute/neurology.