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 casual Grade 1 or 2 Occupational Therapist role, you will be responsible for covering leave (weekday availability, and some weekends) across rehabilitation and acute services at Epworth Health Care.

You will be part of the acute and rehab allied health teams and report to the Occupational Therapy Manager, and Allied Health Manager

 You will make an impact by:

• Having well-developed organisational and planning skills
• Being compassionate, approachable and resilient
• Providing clinical care based on best available evidence
• Having well-developed organisational and planning skills
• Been able to interact and collaborate with all members of a multidisciplinary team

To be successful in the role you will:

• Be available for both short and longer periods of leave coverage during the working week
• Be proficient in assessment, management, and discharge planning of patients across a range of clinical areas
• Demonstrate accountability with a strong, supportive and engaging communication style
• Relevant hospital experience as an Occupational Therapist
• A Victorian Driver’s license (and willingness to drive with patients in the car in metropolitan Melbourne)
• Excellent computer literacy including MS Office Word and Excel
• Be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

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

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 provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

Enquire / Apply for this Position 
Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button now and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Carly McKeough , Manager of OT on 0427 563 770 or the Talent Acquisition team on 03 9246 0606.

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.