Company Description

Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital is a state of the art 85-bed facility providing inpatient and day rehabilitation services in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Delivering excellent treatment and care for over 30 years, Donvale has a highly regarded reputation across Melbourne. The hospital accepts referrals and provides seamless extension of care from a range of acute public and private hospitals and medical practitioners. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.

Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.

Job Description

Join our dedicated Allied Health team at Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital. As an Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred therapy to help people regain their independence, functional capacity, and quality of life.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team that includes physiotherapists, speech pathologists, rehabilitation physicians, and nurses. Together, you will design and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient’s unique goals. This is a fulltime max-term contract.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

- Conduct functional assessments, including activities of daily living (ADL), cognitive screenings, and home environment reviews.
- Develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based rehabilitation plans.
- Prescribe assistive technology, equipment, and home modifications to support safe discharge planning.




- Work closely with patients, their families, carers, and community service providers.
- Take part in interdisciplinary team case conferences and discharge planning meetings.
- Champion continuous quality improvement and clinical safety.

About you

You bring clinical curiosity, solid problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for rehabilitation care.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- A recognised Bachelor or Master degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Clinical experience in an inpatient rehabilitation or acute hospital setting (desirable).
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to engage effectively with patients and colleagues.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants,



travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

- Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
- A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
- A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

Additional Information

- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 12th November 2026

Reference number: JR116881

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

📌 Occupational Therapist (Donvale)
🏢 Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital Ramsay Health
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