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 role as an Occupational Therapist (22.8 – 30.4 hours per week available), based at Epworth Rehabilitation Camberwell, you will be a lead clinician for the outpatient rehabilitation service. Clinically you will see a range of patients including those with Neurological diagnoses, with specific focus on Functional Neurological Disorder. 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!

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
• Experience working in neurological rehabilitation
• Previous experience working with VWA & TAC is highly desirable

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health
Epworth 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 positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

• Current AHPRA registration
• A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy 

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 provides the opportunity for employees 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

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Simon O’Byrne OR Belinda Cranwell | 9805 4142

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.