About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (Grade 2) for a temporary contract placement in Portland, VIC. This is an ASAP start running through to 6 November 2026, working 4 to 5 days per week (up to 76 hours per fortnight). You will manage a generalist occupational therapy caseload treating a diverse range of conditions across various patient demographics, working across both inpatient wards and community settings within a supportive multidisciplinary allied health team. This role requires adaptability and broad expertise, with the clinician working as a sole practitioner on occasion.

- Manage an inpatient general medicine and orthopaedic caseload
- Deliver community outpatient clinics, in particular aged care services
- Work with and delegate tasks to Allied Health Assistants
- Provide advanced clinical assessment, analysis and treatment for individuals and groups
- Work across both ward and community settings, including sole practitioner duties as required
- Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Perks:

- $76 per hour + superannuation
- ASAP start, contract through to 6 November 2026
- 4 to 5 days per week, up to 76 hours per fortnight
- Shared accommodation provided if requested, or accommodation reimbursement available if self-sourcing (at agreed policy rate with receipt)
- Travel costs covered, capped at $200 total to and from placement
- Supportive multidisciplinary allied health team
- Excellent clinical variety across inpatient and community settings

About You:

- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist




- Post graduate clinical qualification(s) in specialty area of practice
- Minimum 5 years' experience (essential)
- Demonstrated experience across both ward and community settings (essential)
- Extensive clinical knowledge, skills and leadership experience in occupational therapy
- Advanced clinical assessment and analysis skills with ability to implement treatments for individuals and groups
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of relevant accreditation and funding systems
- Computer literacy including organisational IT systems and emerging technologies
- Understanding of the needs and sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds
- Understanding of the opportunities and challenges of rural healthcare delivery
- Current valid C class Victorian driver's licence
- Current Police Check (issued within 12 months) and Working with Children Check
- Current evidence of immunisation history and/or serology results
- Eligible to work in Australia

About Us:

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.

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How to Apply:

Please apply and one of our Healthcare Specialists will call you for a confidential discussion. Or contact Clare Jones - [email protected] or 0402 367 899.

📌 Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 - ASAP - Portland, VIC
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📍 Portland