Occupational Therapist - Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Epworth HealthCare is seeking experienced Grade 1 or Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join our weekday casual pool, providing leave coverage across Richmond and Freemasons (East Melbourne). You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced hospital setting, working with a supportive team across surgical, medical, orthopaedic, and neurological cases.

We value adaptable, collaborative clinicians with strong assessment, discharge planning and clinical reasoning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Relevant hospital experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality assessment, intervention and discharge planning across 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 in a dynamic hospital environment.
• Contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive team culture.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Company 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.

Company 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)

Position Description Grade 1 Position Description Grade 2 Inherent Requirements

Qualifications

• 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 approved candidates

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.

It is 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.