Occupational Therapist Grade 2

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Onsite childcare

Mentoring

Job summary

Austin Health’s Health Independence Program (HIP) currently seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to assess and manage clients at home, in the centre or in the community to optimise independence and functional capacity. The role is based at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot, with opportunities to work across Austin Health sites.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team within HIP, supporting clients with neurological, musculoskeletal and aged care rehabilitation, using

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention, predominantly in rehabilitation (Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Aged Care).
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with clients, families and health professionals.
• Demonstrated organisational ability in time and caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Work as an effective member of the Health Independence Program (HIP) team to navigate the health system and deliver client-centred services.
• Assess and manage clients at home, in the centre or in the community to optimise independence and functional capacity.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the HIP service.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication skills

Caseload management

Job description

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Health Independence Program Community Rehabilitation Service

Austin’s Health Independence Program (HIP) is part of the Continuing Care Division. HIP provides multi-disciplinary services that support people with health problems and other complex conditions to optimise their function and self-management skills so that they can live independently and well in their homes and community.

The Community Rehabilitation team offers an inter-disciplinary program to HIP eligible clients with rehabilitation goals living in the local community with a wide range of conditions. The team offer individual and group therapy, in the centre, home-based and via telehealth, as part of a rehabilitation program.

About the role

This role will involve occupational therapy assessment and management of clients at home, in the centre or in the community to optimise or maintain independence and functional capacity. This position will be based at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot however it is an expectation that staff will work across all Austin Health sites as required.

A regular day will see you:

• Work as an effective member of the Health Independence Programs (HIP) team, assisting clients and their carers to navigate the health service system and contribute to the provision of high quality, accessible, flexible and client-centred service provision.
• Work with patients with Neurological, Musculoskeletal, spinal, and aged related conditions.
• Be an active member of the HIP service, participating in the ongoing development of the service.

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention, predominantly in the area of rehabilitation, e.g. Neurological, Musculoskeletal and Aged Care Rehabilitation.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clients, their families, the clinical team and other hospital and community based health professionals.
• Demonstrated organisational ability in time and caseload management.

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards.