Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 (Rotational)

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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 

Join our team as a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist on a full time, ongoing basis to work at The Kingston Centre. This role will also form an integral part of the wider Allied Health and ward multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, speech therapists, dieticians, social workers, medical staff, and nursing staff. With responsibility for a caseload of clients, you will be a valued member and contributor to the multidisciplinary team consisting of fellow allied health, a medical team and nursing team. You will work with patients and clients every day to enable them to improve their participation in occupations. As a valued member of our Occupational Therapy team your key responsibilities will include: 

• Striving to achieve the best care outcomes for our patients and their families/carers 

• Completing occupational assessments, setting goals with your clients and the multidisciplinary team 

• Completing occupational based interventions that make a different to patient’s everyday lives  

If you have challenges? Don’t worry, you have a team of peers, regular supervision and a large network of occupational therapists around you. 

About Us 

The Kingston centre is a mixed rehabilitation centre with neurological rehabilitation. A movement disorders unit, aged rehabilitation and fast stream rehabilitation services. You will work with patients with varying conditions including 

• Orthopaedic 

• Amputees 

• Medical (cardiac, pulmonary and general deconditioning) 

• neurological (including stroke) 

• Dementia, delirium  

• Movement disorders (including Parkinson’s disease) 

This rotation program also allows you to experience across a patient’s journey with a rotation in community health, community rehabilitation within an outpatient setting and acute care at Monash Medical centre.  We are friendly, inviting and a social team who support each other. You will have the support and access to teaching and coaching that you need to flourish in your career. 

About You

What You Bring:

• Enthusiasm to learn  

• Your proactive and team player attitude  

• Your strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to engage patients in the participation of their treatment journey 

• A patient focus to help our patients achieve their best recovery/quality of life.   

What You Need: 

• Occupational Therapy AHPRA registration and Victorian driver’s license 

• Appropriate degree qualification 

In Return: 

• Continual opportunities to learn and be taught by Occupational Therapists and 1:1 supervision  

• Wellbeing support  

• Professional development learning sessions 

• Broad range of clinical experiences  

• Access to multiple wellbeing resources to keep you engaged and motivated in your career.  

• forming a large support network for your skills 

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including: 

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay 

• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program 

• free flu vaccinations 

• private health insurance at discounted rates 

• health imaging services 

• + more!

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Sarah Gore - Occupational Therapy Manager on (03) 9265 1820.

OT Gr 1 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 April 21st, 2025.