Occupational Therapist, Grade 1 - Sub-Acute Services
Cheltenham, VIC, AU, 3192
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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Role
Are you ready to take the next exciting step in your Occupational Therapy career? We're looking for a passionate OT to join our Monash at Home (ARC) service as an Occupational Therapist Grade 1 on a full-time, ongoing basis.
Based across our Kingston Centre (Cheltenham) and Cranbourne sites, this role offers variety and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. You’ll deliver best practice patient care through both in-person and Telehealth Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention to patients who are admitted to the service. Working with a diverse caseload in a supportive and forward-thinking team environment. Your role will include:
- Delivering Occupational Therapy services in collobation with the Monash at Home ARC Occupational Therapy Team
- Providing a high standard of client assessment, intervention and coordination of services, required aids and equipment to patients, to facilitate safe, effective and person-centred care
- The planning, development, quality and evaluation of evidence-based Occupational Therapy service within Monash at Home (ARC)
- Participating in the development of a collaborative inter-professional team approach to achieve optimal patient care and outcomes
- Create strong partnerships within and outside Monash Health in collaboration with the Allied Health and Psychology Manager, Nurse Manager, and other team members
About Us
Monash at Home – Aged and Rehabilitation Care (ARC) is a 40 bed service that covers the Monash Health catchment and is a fundamental part of the broader Aged and Rehabilitation Division.
The team consists of Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Pharmacy, Psychology and Administration staff. Monash at Home (ARC) provides an alternative to inpatient care, and providing safe and high quality home based services for individuals with complex medical, functional, cognitive issues and rehabilitation needs, who require comprehensive, medically led multidisciplinary assessment and intervention within the comfort of their own home.
Patients within the service receive a daily visit from nursing. Medical, allied health, neuropsychology and pharmacy also provide face to face visits or Telehealth which are dependent on patient needs. Patients also have access to 24 hour telephone support.
The service also aims to provide short term, high quality, safe and effective patient centred care to patients within the primary Monash Health catchment.
About You
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
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You are a dynamic Occupational Therapist with a genuine passion and interest in working with patients within a home environment
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You have proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively and readily build strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the delivery of client centred care
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You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Mandatory requirements of this role:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or Equivalent
- Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions
- Valid Driver's licence
In Return
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
- Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Jacinta Sadler on 0438 068 750.
Position Description 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.
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