Occupational Therapist - Sub-Acute Services

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We are looking for dynamic Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join our innovative team on a full time and/or part time basis to support our patients to receive the best clinical care at home. This role involves conducting face to face, and/or Telehealth Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention to patients who are admitted to the service. 

Responsibilities will include:

• 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 services to patients admitted within the service
• 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 Senior Clinician (Grade 3) Occupational Therapist, Allied Health and Psychology Manager, Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinators and other team members
• Assuming responsibility for relevant administrative portfolios as directed by the Allied Health and Psychology Manager or the Senior Occupational Therapist
• Providing regular high quality clinical supervision to Grade 1 Occupational Therapists, students and/or Allied Health Assistants as allocated

About Us

Monash at Home – Aged and Rehabilitation Care (ARC) is a dynamic service that delivers care to patients within their own home.  The team consists of Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Pharmacy, Psychology and Administration staff.  Monash at Home (ARC) provides an alternative to inpatient care, providing safe and high quality home based services for individuals with complex medical, functional and cognitive issues, who require comprehensive, medically led multidisciplinary assessment and intervention within the comfort of their own home.  

Monash at Home ARC is a 40 bed services that covers the Monash Health catchment.  The service operates out of two sites, Kingston Centre (Heatherton) and Cranbourne, and staff are required to work flexibly across both sites to meet patient needs. Patients within the service receive a daily visit from nursing, medical, allied health, neuropsychology and pharmacy - by face to face visits or Telehealth appointments.

The service working hours are Monday to Friday, 8AM - 4PM, with patients haveing access to 24 hour telephone support.

About you

You are an Occupational Therapist with a genuine passion and interest in working with patients within a home environment, combined with proven experience and effective assessment and intervention skills. With experience in working within a healthcare setting, you have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and readily build strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the delivery of client centred care

Qualification & licence requirements include: 

• Occupational Therapy qualification as per the supportive documentation
• Demonstrated recent experience as an Occupational Therapist with at least 3-4 years of clinical experience
• 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, Allied Health & Psychology Manager - Monash at Home, on 0438 068 750.

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: 3 December 2025

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