Senior OT: Rehab at Home & Discharge Leadership

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants for learning

Job summary

Western Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 for Rehab at Home. You will lead clinical and operational activity, coordinating services and discharge planning to optimise patient recovery in the home setting.

In this part-time, ongoing role, you will mentor teams, drive KPIs and work with stakeholders to develop high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy programs for discharge and home-based rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical expertise in Occupational Therapy.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing and delivering service teams to achieve KPIs and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support safe and early discharge from inpatient settings and emergency departments as well as reducing length of stay of rehabilitation patients in acute and subacute settings.
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge in clinical reasoning and discharge planning.
• Maximise patient outcomes in their own home through occupation focused rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Job description

Western Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 for Rehab at Home. You will lead clinical and operational activity, coordinating services and discharge planning to optimise patient recovery in the home setting.

In this part-time, ongoing role, you will mentor teams, drive KPIs and work with stakeholders to develop high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy programs for discharge and home-based rehabilitation.