Grade 2 Occupational Therapist: Subacute Aged Care

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term - 12-months Parental Leave Cover
• Full Time at 80 hours per fortnight (with ADO) – part-time applicants or flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered.
• Grade 2 Occupational Therapist Classification (VF6 - VF9) in Aged Care Rehabilitation (GEM)
• Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression.
• Location: Caulfield Hospital

The Department

The Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Department operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health's strategic goals and operational performance targets. The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality, evidence-based care, and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision.

The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include the following:

• Access to regularly scheduled Professional Development opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
• A commitment to developing your clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunities to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development and career progression.
• Unique opportunity to gain clinical experience and specialist expertise in a range of clinical areas.
• Roles that are also well supported to encourage new, emerging or transitioning Grade 2 clinicians to continue to develop their clinical and leadership skills.

Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our subacute occupational therapy team at Caulfield Hospital. They will work primarily in the Aged Care service providing care to patients in the Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) inpatient service, as well as a specialised Delirium and Dementia Unit. The role of the Occupational Therapist will be to provide high-quality patient-centred and evidence-based OT assessment and intervention to subacute inpatients to maximise occupational performance. Working closely within the ‘Health of Older People’ multidisciplinary team, the OT will contribute to complex discharge planning and promotion of safety and quality of life for older people. Grade 2 clinicians have an important role in leading various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, and will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students. They will be well supported by an experienced Grade 3 senior Occupational Therapist including regular supervision and access to professional development opportunities.

Skills and Experience Required

• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy
• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, and eligibility for OTA membership
• Clinical experience in subacute occupational therapy and knowledge of client-centred, occupational service delivery for older patients, particularly in the areas of dementia and delirium.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality rehabilitation
• Experience in supervision of junior staff and students is highly desirable

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV

Any queries please contact Anna Kennedy (Clinical Operations Lead) on [email protected].
Applications closing 11pm AEST Monday, 27th January 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au