Senior Occupational Therapist
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
The Community Rehabilitation Programs offers short term goal directed rehabilitation aimed at improving client’s function and independence following a change due to a recent acute medical / health event. The multidisciplinary team provides clinical services to a wide range of clients who have a variety of conditions. This role will provide clinical leadership, intervention, and discharge planning for patients from our Wantirna & Peter James sites.
The role is supported by a Grade 4 Clinical Lead, other Senior Clinicians, site Team Leaders, and the Community Rehabilitation Manager.
Provide excellent, evidence based and patient centered leadership including assessment, intervention, and discharge planning for patients in the community
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).
