• Busy acute streams offering learning, teamwork and supervision
  
• Our practice is occupationally-focused, evidence-based and client-centred
  
• Full-time, ongoing and full-time fixed term roles available

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

Our Journey

An exciting opportunity has become available for multiple experienced occupational therapists to join the multidisciplinary team (MDT) at Dandenong Hospital servicing a busy caseload in the acute stream. We have an on-going position and a fixed-term position to fill a 12-month Parental Leave. Dandenong Hospital has acute medical and surgical units with a considerable variety of patient presentations, from a community with high diversity.

We pride ourselves on having an outstanding multi-disciplinary Model of Care where Allied Health works solidly alongside Nursing and Medical colleagues. You will find this a rewarding and friendly climate in which to provide high quality patient care and extend your professional skills. Your clinical leadership will extend to supervising Grade 1 Occupational Therapists and students, guiding them in their early career steps. You will support the Senior Clinicians in evaluating and developing processes for the occupational therapy department and the acute stream and contribute to evidence-based interventions within our services.

A Day in the Life

As a leader on the wards, this is an integral part of the supportive MDT that conducts high quality assessments and intervention helping achieve prompt discharges. Occupational Performance assessment and intervention is at the core of what we provide to patients to ensure robust discharges. This position requires well-developed communication and teamwork skills and an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. We have a large department, providing excellent opportunities for support, learning and development.

To see first-hand what our team of Occupational Therapists think about working at Monash Health, please take a look at the following short video: here.

What you Bring:

• Demonstrated experience in managing an acute caseload
• Implement clear communication and advocate for best care for the patient
• Engage patients in the participation of their treatment journey
• Acknowledge responsibility for own learning
• Collaborate with others in the development of department resources and research pursuits
• Routinely uphold the Monash Health iCare values

What you Need:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or relevant equivalent degree
• Current AHPRA registration

In Return you'll experience:

• A friendly and supportive culture and a respectful and supportive work environment
• On-going supervision and professional development in a large department
• Grade 2 peer support program
• Opportunities for project work and research

Monash Health is a great place to work

In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career.

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• & more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit), via the Apply Now.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call:

Susan Fone - Occupational Therapy Manager, Dandenong & Casey Hospitals

t: 0428 691 940.