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.

In this part time, fixed term (approx. 10 – 11 months) role as an Occupational Therapist (30.4 hrs per week), based at Epworth Rehabilitation Camberwell, you will be the lead clinician for the OT inpatient rehabilitation service and oversee the day to day operations of this team. Your clinical speciality can be in the areas of neurology, orthopaedics, cardiac & respiratory or as an all rounder. You will be part of the Occupational Therapy team and report to the Deputy Manager of Occupational Therapy.

Having access to ongoing professional development & scholarship opportunities, as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

Please note that if we are unable to recruit a suitable Grade 3, we will consider this as an experienced Grade 2 position also.

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health

Epworth’s Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. We have forged a strong team ethos across our four campuses in Richmond, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Brighton.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing excellent care to your allocated outpatient caseload
• Fostering and strengthening relationships with the MDT and key external stakeholders
• Driving innovation and promotion of the Occupational Therapy Service
• Mentoring Grade 1 & 2 Occupational Therapists + students and leading by example
• Supporting the Deputy Manager of Occupational Therapy and remaining accountable to key performance indicators 
• Demonstrating that you are a driven leader who is team orientated, approachable, compassionate and accountable
• Utilising your communication skills to enable you to effectively & respectfully liaise with patients, colleagues and key stake holders from a variety of backgrounds
• Demonstrating that you are flexible and have the ability to respond and adapt to quickly changing circumstances
• Utilising your exemplary organisational skills

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A minimum of 7 years clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
• A driver's license and willingness to drive
• Current AHPRA registration
• Previous experience working with VWA & TAC is highly desirable

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

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:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] phone (03) 9426 0606 or Carly McKeough Manager of Occupational Therapy on 0427 563 770

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and 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