Occupational Therapist (inpatient Programs)

Mercy Health

Werribee, Victoria, Australia
As per eba - grade 2, year 1 - 4 ph
On-site
Evidence-based, person-centred care
Manage allocated caseload
Contribute to safe patient flow
Mercy Health is seeking a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist for their inpatient programs at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centered care in both acute and subacute settings, while providing clinical guidance to junior staff and contributing to service improvement. ###

Job Summary

  • As a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist working across both Acute and Subacute services, you will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based, person‑centred care within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary environment.
  • Within the acute service, you will work across the emergency department, short stay unit, medical and surgical wards, and the inpatient palliative care unit.
  • Within the Subacute team, you will provide occupational therapy services to patients undergoing rehabilitation and geriatric evaluation and management.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Mercy Health is seeking a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist for their inpatient programs at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centered care in both acute and subacute settings, while providing clinical guidance to junior staff and contributing to service improvement. ###

Salary

as per EBA - Grade 2, Year 1 - 4

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • evidence-based, person-centred care
  • manage allocated caseload
  • contribute to safe patient flow
  • support functional recovery
  • discharge planning
  • collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Nice-to-have

  • resilient, compassionate, whole lot of heart
  • nurture friendly, respectful relationships
  • positive approach to patient care

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current, full Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA
  • Minimum of 2 years strong clinical skills/experience
  • Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt and problem solve
  • Current Police Record Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Proof of current influenza vaccination

Work Rights

Not specified

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