Description:
Occupational Therapist – Grade 2 - Acute General Medicine• Box Hill Hospital | Acute services | General Medical Wards
• Full time | Excellent entitlements + work-life balance | Monthly day off
• Regular mentoring and training opportunities | Versatile patient loads
Are you a qualified & passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?
Join us at Eastern Health!
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and skilled Occupational Therapist to join Eastern Health, working with an acute inpatient population on the general medical wards with our supportive team at Box Hill Hospital. This position will be involved in providing occupational therapy assessment and interventions with this varied and interesting caseload, while supporting efficient discharge planning. The successful applicant will be involved in supervising staff and students and will work closely with the allied health team to provide excellent patient care.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
• AHPRA Registration
• Demonstrated clinical experience in acute occupational therapy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A strong commitment to high quality, values based care
• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and client centered practice
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.
Good to know:
• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for position description
Contact Person: Rebecca Nicks
Contact Number: 0419594899
Contact Email: rebecca.nicks@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 20/05/2025
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.
25 Apr 2025;
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