Grade 3 Senior Occupational Therapist - Young Adults Transition Service

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About the role:

Monash Health has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a talented Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) to share their skills in disability and young people to thrive. This unique role will afford a skilled Grade 3 OT to join the Young Adults Transition Service (YATS) based in Specialist Clinics at Kingston Centre, in Melbourne's Southeast. Working with 17-25 year olds with neurodevelopmental disability, and their families, you will support healthcare transition goals as both an OT and transition lead/'key worker'.

You will also be part of the wider Monash Health Occupational Therapy service and leadership team, with access to all the benefits that offers including genuine career progression pathways, professional development and connection with a highly skilled and well networked team. This role will also afford the successful applicant with flexibility in their work including opportunities to work from home.

About us:

YATS provides a coordinated transition service for adolescents and young adults with complex physical disabilities and/or complex medical needs. Our team assists with the successful transition of clients from paediatric services to adult-oriented health care systems.  As a senior OT, you will provide specialised occupational therapy assessments through an in-depth understanding of the physical, functional, and occupational needs of a range of clients who have complex neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions. You will work with the YATS multidisciplinary team to support clients through their transition journey.

• We provide quality care focused on the person in the context of their life 
• We are interdisciplinary and innovative with a can-do attitude
• We view change and challenge as great opportunities

About you:

In this highly respected, senior position you will bring: 

• Your ability to contribute to peer-based learning and case discussion
• Experience with quality and/or research initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to best practice care
• Enthusiasm, compassion and a collaborative approach to your work

This permanent part-time role would suit an established senior Occupational Therapist or experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapist with relevant disability and/or neurological experience. We will offer you guidance and support in your role.

What you need:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapist) or equivalent.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

In return we will provide:

• A supportive and cohesive team within a larger multidisciplinary setting
• Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system
• Mentorship and career guidance

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call John Carey on 0410418189 (Tues/Wed preferred) or Tara Broderick/Amy Faulkner on (03) 92651411.

Position Description can be found here

Role Statement can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 10 January 2025