Occupational Therapist (Grade 4) - Pathw

This is an exciting new opportunity within the Pathways to Home (PTH) program which sits within the broader Western @ Home service.
Pathways to Home program is a transitional care program for people with disability to address hospital discharge barriers. Many patients with a disability under the age of 65 face barriers to timely hospital discharge. This cohort no longer has a medical requirement for hospitalisation but is unable to be discharged safely until their longer-term support arrangements are finalised under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Safe discharge may require any combination of supports for which the individual does not currently have approved access, including health supports, disability supports, accommodation, home modifications or assistive technologies/equipment.
The Grade 4Occupational Therapist) in the Pathways to Home will be responsible for the specialist assessment, care and management of Pathways to Home patients, as well as providing expert contribution to service performance and outcomes. The Grade 4Occupational Therapist will have a clinical caseload and key leadership role within Pathways to Home and the broader Western @ Home team; working collaboratively with key stakeholders and other service providers.
This position is offered on a fixed term, part-time basis.
To be Successful in this Role, you will:

• Have at least 10 years’ relevant clinical experience
• Hold a post-graduate qualification in relevant field, or working towards
• Have highly developed leadership skills and experience leading teams
• Demonstrate highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
• Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
• Hold a valid Victorian Drivers Licence

About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Selection Criteria