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.

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for a highly motivated Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Epworth Rehabilitation team.

The successful candidate will work in the inpatient team with either a Neurology or mixed clinical caseload, primarily based at our Camberwell site with the opportunity to work at our other two rehabilitation sites if required.

They will be involved in service development, quality improvement activities, staff supervision, student supervision, and continuing education programs.

You will be part of the Occupational Therapy team, reporting to the Deputy Manager of Occupational Therapy.

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

You will make an impact by:

• Working closely with the multidisciplinary team
• Providing clinical care based on best available evidence
• Having well-developed organisational and planning skills
• Being able to interact and collaborate with all members of a multidisciplinary team

To be successful in this role you:

• Will be proficient in assessment, management, and discharge planning of rehabilitation patients
• Are able to demonstrate accountability with a strong, supportive and engaging communication style
• Have the ability to supervise and educate junior staff and students
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent as recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. 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
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

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

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

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Simon O’Byrne & Belinda Cranwell on 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.