Occupational Therapist - Melbourne, Australia - Healthscope Hospitals

Description

• Patient rehabilitation, acute wards & out patient rehabilitation

Our multidisciplinary team is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Hospital allied health team on a full-time basis. Graduates are welcome to apply. This position will see you supporting in patient rehabilitation, working on the acute wards and out patient rehabilitation with the support of the Hospital team.

About us- Holmesglen Private Hospital

Holmesglen Private Hospital offers an extensive range of healthcare services along with rewarding and exciting career opportunities.

The Hospital includes; 147 beds across 5 Wards providing Medical, Surgical and Rehabilitation Services, combined Intensive Care and Coronary Care Unit, Emergency Department, 7 Operating Suites, Catheter Laboratory, Day of Surgery Admission and Day Infusion/Oncology Services.

We are building teams that drive the development of our hospital with deliberate, consistent and long lasting progress, focused on delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

We are seeking individuals who are organised, proactive, resourceful, motivated and resilient. If this resonates with you then these exciting opportunities to be part of our team should not be missed.

As an Occupational Therapist your responsibilities will include:

• You will plan, assess, implement and evaluate clinical care in collaboration with patients/families and the multidisciplinary team so as to achieve identified goals and health outcomes.
• Contribute to the coordination of clinical care whilst working in partnership with the allied health team, nursing and non-clinical staff providing direct and indirect clinical input, direction and guidance
• Incorporate the provision of education and support to patients and their carer/family for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation and discharge plans
• Conduct individual and group therapy programs
• Commit to an ongoing learning and professional development portfolio to ensure case mix requirements are supported and registration requirements are met.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• We welcome new graduates to apply but previous rehab or acute experience highly advantageous
• Excellent time management, communication and organisation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork
• Flexibility in managing a varied caseload and implementing group and individual programs

Why Healthscope? We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in Australia, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

: 15th April 2024

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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