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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.
Job Description
An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist within the Epworth Rehabilitation team at Hawthorn!
This position services outpatients seeking Occupational Therapy following multi-trauma orthopaedic injuries, concussion and embarking on their return to work journey. You will be part of the Occupational Therapy team, reporting to the Manager of Occupational Therapy. This is a parental leave fixed term position until March 2025. The role is available for 4 or 5 days per week.
Having access to ongoing professional development opportunities as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!
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:
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary team
- Providing clinical care based on best available evidence
- Having well-developed organisational, planning and problem solving skills
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
- Must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Have the ability to supervise and educate junior staff and students
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience in multi-trauma orthopaedic, concussion and vocational rehabilitation highly desirable
Position Description Inherent Requirements
Additional Information
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, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- 5 weeks of annual leave available per year
- 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 Carly McKeough on 0427 563 ***
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.
