We are searching for a confident Occupational Therapist to join our productive team at Healthscope in Fawkner 3060, VIC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Occupational Therapist is a great opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, teamwork and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Occupational Therapist at Healthscope today!

Friendly and supportive team environment

Casual Occupational Therapist position available

Tram stop at the front of the hospital and free on-street parking.

Are you a highly enthusiastic Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding career with an established Hospital? John Fawkner Private Hospital needs you!

About the role

John Fawkner Private Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our team on a casual basis for weekday leave cover, often with advanced notice. Sick leave cover will be offered as notified of shift availability. Ability to work casual shifts at other acute and rehabilitation sites across the Healthscope network in Victoria.

About us

John Fawkner Private Hospital is located in the north-west suburbs of Melbourne. With 186 registered beds, an emergency department, 5 operating theatres, 12 bed Critical Care Complex and a busy day surgery/endoscopy unit the hospital provides a wide range of services to its community.

The hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, general medicine, oncology, cardiology, urology, plastic surgery, ENT and gynaecology.

As an Occupational Therapist, your responsibilities will include:

Facilitate evidence-based group therapy for mental health concerns,



within both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Deliver therapeutic services to patients with a broad range of psychopathology, including psychoeducation and skills-based sessions

Provide individual sessions to inpatients as required

Have strong risk assessment and safety planning skills

Work collaboratively with admitting psychiatrists, Allied Health clinicians and nursing staff

Have strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively

Essential Criteria:

Authority to Work in Australia

Working with Children check

Appropriate tertiary qualification/s pertaining to specific discipline/designation

Registration with AHPRA as relevant

Experience and expertise in the delivery of a broad range of evidence based therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to CBT, DBT and ACT

Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement

Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team

Highly developed interpersonal skills, proactive, motivated and patient-focused

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role,



every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close:27th February 2023

To Apply:Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to View email address on healthscope.referrals.selectminds.com

More Information:Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

Benefits of working as a Occupational Therapist in Fawkner 3060, VIC:

● Excellent advantages
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package

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