Grade 2 Occupational Therapist: Subacute Aged Care 1
Grade 2 Occupational Therapist: Subacute Aged Care 1
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Job Description
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.
- Fixed term until 4th January 2026
- Full Time at80 hours per fortnight (with ADO)
- Grade 2Occupational Therapist Classification (VF6 - VF9)in Aged Care Rehabilitation (GEM)
- Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth development and career progression.
- Location:Caulfield Hospital
The Department
The Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Department operates across The Alfred Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals with clinical services aligned to Alfred Healths strategic goals and operational performance targets. The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality evidence-based care and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision.
The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include the following:
- Access to regularly scheduled Professional Development opportunities and cross-campus education supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
- A commitment to developing your clinical non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providingopportunities to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
- A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth development and career progression.
- Unique opportunity to gain clinical experience and specialist expertise in a range of clinical areas.
- Roles that are also well supported to encourage new emerging or transitioning Grade 2 clinicians to continue to develop their clinical and leadership skills.
Position Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our subacute occupational therapy team at Caulfield Hospital. They will work primarily in the Aged Care service providing care to patients in the Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) inpatient service as well as a specialised Delirium and Dementia Unit. The role of the Occupational Therapist will be to provide high-quality patient-centred and evidence-based OT assessment and intervention to subacute inpatients to maximise occupational performance. Working closely within the Health of Older People multidisciplinary team the OT will contribute to complex discharge planning and promotion of safety and quality of life for older people. Grade 2 clinicians have an important role in leading various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service and will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students. They will be well supported by an experienced Grade 3 senior Occupational Therapist including regular supervision and access to professional development opportunities.
Skills and Experience Required
- A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy
- Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and eligibility for OTA membership
- Clinical experience in subacute occupational therapy and knowledge of client-centred occupational service delivery for older patients particularly in the areas of dementia and delirium
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality rehabilitation
- Experience in supervision of junior staff and students is highly desirable
Staff Benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities Deducted Pre-Tax
Any queries please contact Anthea Udovicich (Deputy Occupational Therapy Manager) onor
Applications closing Sunday 6th July 2025
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 Ministers 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 departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Employment Type
Full-Time
