Occupational Therapist - Casual

Epworth Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational scholarship program

Additional leave (up to four weeks)

Relocation assistance

Reduced health service costs

Job summary

Epworth HealthCare in Melbourne, Victoria is seeking experienced Grade 1 or 2 Occupational Therapists to join a weekday casual pool across Richmond and Freemasons (East Melbourne). You will cover leave and support Acute OT teams in a diverse range of acute clinical areas, working with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient-centred care.

You will assess, intervene and discharge plan across surgical, medical, orthopaedic and neurological cases, using evidence-based practice and strong clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Hospital experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Casual shifts Monday to Friday with flexibility

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment, intervention and discharge planning across acute clinical areas
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support safe patient care
• Deliver evidence-based practice to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture

Skills

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

Epworth HealthCare is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Grade 1 or Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join our weekday casual pool, providing leave coverage and support to our Acute Occupational Therapy teams across Richmond and Freemasons (East Melbourne).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly across a diverse range of acute clinical areas, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a dynamic hospital environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team and gain exposure to a broad caseload, including surgical, medical, orthopaedic, and neurological presentations. We’re looking for Occupational Therapists who are adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference in acute care.

You will make an impact by:

Providing high-quality assessment, intervention and discharge planning across a variety of acute clinical areas.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care.

• Delivering evidence-based practice to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Applying strong clinical reasoning skills in a dynamic hospital environment.

• Contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive team culture.

To be successful in this role you:

Be available for casual shifts across Monday to Friday, with flexibility to provide both short term and extended leave coverage

Relevant hospital experience as an Occupational Therapist

Demonstrate strong assessment, clinical reasoning and discharge planning skills

Be an adaptable and proactive clinician who thrives in a fast paced environment.

• Have excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care

Hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Occupational Therapist registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approvedcandidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or [e-mail] call[phone].

Please Note:Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

Itis a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

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