Occupational Therapist - Grade 1
Occupational Therapist - Grade 1
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Job Description
Your role at St John of God Berwick Hospital
The Grade 1 Occupational Therapist works alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical occupational therapy services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills.
This position will be offered on a Fixed 12month permanent full time basis working in rehabilitation and acute setting.
The Position
Provide direct occupational therapy services to clients/patients and or carers on an individual or group level for both inpatients and outpatients. Completion of comprehensive patient assessment (e.g. assessment of personal care domestic and community ADLs assessment of the home environment cognitive and functional physical assessment as required).
Provision of a comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals.
Coordinate the provision of special aids and equipment requirements of patients if required to assist with functioning.
Provide consultation and support to medical nursing catering and allied health professionals within the Division as appropriate.
Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation
You will have a Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) along with demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment treatment and evaluation within Occupational Therapy practice.
To succeed you will also have demonstrated effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills (including ability to communicate using technology) and the ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team you must hold a current Drivers License.
Above all you must have a willingness and capacity to embrace our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
Salary: $68802 to $95127 plus 11.5% superannuation
A Fixed term 12-month fulltime position available.
Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
A welcoming and supportive culture
Dynamic multidisciplinary team
Discounts on hospital services and health insurance
Additional professional development
For enquiries please contact Angel Ching- Allied Health Manager on (03)
Application closes on 25th June 2025
At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Employment Type
Full-Time
