Grade 2 Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Grade 2 Occupational Therapist page is loaded Grade 2 Occupational Therapist Apply locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner SuburbsTime type: Part timePosted on: Posted 3 Days AgoTime left to apply: End Date: March 29, 2025 (25 days left to apply)Job requisition id: JR141049 Job Description: Casual and Part time opportunities available • Fitzroy OR Kew location• Allied Health Leadership opportunity• Friendly and dynamic team About the Role An opportunity currently exists for an Occupational Therapist experienced in Acute or Subacute Care to join the Occupational Therapy team on a casual or part-time basis. Weekend opportunities are available. The role is to deliver and progress clinical care to patients in line with Contemporary Occupational Therapy. You will be skilled in occupationally based assessment, intervention, and discharge planning. You will have highly developed communication skills and enjoy working as part of a well-integrated multidisciplinary team. Your Contribution A sound interest & working knowledge of aged care and rehabilitation experience, providing a lead role in the effective delivery of care for older persons. Sound experience in the acute or subacute setting. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to evidence-based practice and translation of evidence to practice. Current nationally coordinated criminal history check, or willing to obtain. Classifications for this position will range from VF6 – VF9 ($44.77 - $51.46 per hour, plus casual loading). About the Department The Occupational Therapy Department provides a service across acute, sub-acute, and community programs across three hospital sites. We are committed to providing a strong culture that encourages clinicians, in a collaborative process with clients, to integrate current research in clinical decision-making to obtain the best outcomes. We work closely with the allied health and community services team to provide a quality allied health service that focuses on person-centred practice that promotes Occupational Justice whilst incorporating the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity. We strongly promote the active engagement of continuing professional development and lifelong learning. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research, and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. To request a copy of the position description, please contact quoting JR141049. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact to obtain a copy of the Position Description. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Respectfully, no agencies please. Contact Details: Brita Padoms 0481475713 Closing Date: 28 March 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment-related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit or get in contact at Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. Become a healthcare superhero About Us St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care. Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon-to-be-established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services, and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria’s most in-need communities. Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes, and a more efficient and responsive health service. #J-18808-Ljbffr