Occupational Therapy - Transition Care ProgramOccupational Therapy - Transition Care ProgramPermanent Full Time | 5 weeks' leave & monthly day offWork in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne | Close to public transportBe a valued member of Eastern Health's well recognised Allied Health teamEastern HealthEastern 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 Healthier Together promise underpins our strategic plan - which is to serve the growing and changing needs of our community and to care about and develop our staff.
We believe our people make the difference.About the RoleAn exciting opportunity is available for a skilled and passionate occupational therapist with clinical experience in the aged persons population to join the Transition Care Program team on a full time position.The Transition Care Program (TCP) at Eastern Health provides short term support and care to older people.
Working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary TCP team, the occupational therapists are responsible for the provision of high-quality assessments and interventions, to maximise functional independence, safety and quality of life of the Transition Care Program clients.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:Highly developed interpersonal and engagement skillsCurrent Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRAAn interest in working with the older persons populationA strong commitment to high quality careThe ability to work autonomously and as part of a diverse teamExcellent communication and organisational skillsHealthcare 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.Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year.
Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing programAccess to discovery days across our 50 sitesStudy and professional development leaveFriendly & supportive teamsCommitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionFitness Passport for work-life balanceEmployee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved onesFlexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee benefits schemeAccess to Private Health Insurance offersDigital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi trainingCafes at all of our HospitalsGood 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 setting 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 applicationOur Values in Action:Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
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📌 Occupational Therapy - Transition Care Program (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne