Occupational Therapist

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.

• Ongoing
• Part Time / Full time (64 - 80 hours per fortnight)
• Occupational Therapist Senior Clinician Grade 3
• Generous salary packaging + flexible ADO
• Based onsite at Caulfield Hospital, only 15 mins south-east of the city
• Great staff benefits!

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join Caulfield Community Health Service (CCHS) as a Senior Occupational Therapist.  You will be working as part of a mumultdisciplinary team, and the clinical caseload will be varied, with majority of the clients being over 65 and referred via My Aged Care under the Commonwealth Home Support Program.  Intervention will largely involve equipment prescription, home modifications, and referral and liaison with other services to increase or maintain independence, and reduce risk in the home.You will also be responsible for providing clinical leadership to OT staff and students at CCHS ensuring the ongoing development and provision of high quality evidence based Occupational Therapy Services.

Experience and Qualifications Required

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong clinical and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Have an ongoing commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience in home modifications and equipment prescription
• Experience in clinical supervision of OT staff and students

Staff Benefits 

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Discounted health insurance
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Onsite car parking

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Haria Lambrou or Kerryn Woolley on 9076 6666. 

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 30th June 2024.

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