Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Epworth HealthCare is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Grade 1 or Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join our weekday casual pool, providing leave coverage and support to our Acute Occupational Therapy teams across Richmond and Freemasons (East Melbourne).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly across a diverse range of acute clinical areas, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a dynamic hospital environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team and gain exposure to a broad caseload, including surgical, medical, orthopaedic, and neurological presentations. We’re looking for Occupational Therapists who are adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference in acute care.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing high-quality assessment, intervention and discharge planning across a variety of acute clinical areas.

• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care.

• Delivering evidence-based practice to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

• Applying strong clinical reasoning skills in a dynamic hospital environment.

• Contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive team culture.

To be successful in this role you:

• Be available for casual shifts across Monday to Friday, with flexibility to provide both short term and extended leave coverage

• Relevant hospital experience as an Occupational Therapist

• Demonstrate strong assessment, clinical reasoning and discharge planning skills

• Be an adaptable and proactive clinician who thrives in a fast paced environment.

• Have excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care

• Hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Position Description Grade 1      Position Description Grade 2     Inherent Requirements

Qualifications

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Occupational Therapist registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.