Graduate Occupational Therapists

Graduate Occupational Therapists - Melbourne

A comprehensive 12-month program that delivers exciting learning experiences, mentoring, peer support and ongoing professional development.

Our 12-month program provides a well-balanced approach to your clinical and personal development and empowers you to make a real difference in people’s lives. You will embark on a journey of professional development where you’ll be supported by peers and mentors working in a team environment. A personalised GROWTH plan, with regular mentoring, learning modules and workshops will form the basis of your schedule.

Our dedicated graduate program provides structured support so you can confidently transition into life as a first-year clinician and extend the skills you worked hard to develop at university. Our innovative service model focuses on delivering the best clinical outcomes for clients. As a Graduate Occupational Therapist with Empower, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients ranging in age with various needs and goals.

Our program includes:

- Fun filled Induction and Orientation Program - A structured orientation plan including shadowing our senior clinicians to get you started
- Graduate GROWTH Plan - Set a clear plan of what you want to get out of the program
- Comprehensive 6 Week Induction program to ease the transition from Student to Graduate
- A structured clinical development program that supports you to develop skills and expand your scope of practice in areas such as Assistive Technology Prescription, Home Modifications, Aged Care and NDIS.
- Monthly Online Professional Development courses, and clinical develop workshops to put these skills to practice
- Access to a wide range of online courses through the Learning management system
- A $1500 External Professional Development Fund

We offer ultimate flexibility, unbeatable incentives, and unparalleled support. Our employees say this is one of the best aspects of working at Empower. We are confident that our structured support programs will take your clinical capability and leadership skills to your full potential.

In addition to this, you will also have access to these amazing benefits:

- Parental leave
- Paid external professional development and study leave
- Free Counselling support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount and benefits portal
- Loyalty service awards including vouchers, annual dinner and company sponsored holidays
- Quarterly Employee Recognition Program
- Lucrative referral bonus
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Regular social catchups

We are looking for individuals that are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our people. As a Graduate Occupational Therapist at Empower you align with our core values of Shared Purpose, Strive for Excellence, Act with Integrity and Practice Positivity and consistently live and inspire to live these values every day. You will have an enthusiastic and proactive attitude, be outcome focussed and dedicated to delivering an exceptional service to our clients.

Requirements:

- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- Pending Registration with AHPRA
- Police Check Clearance
- Valid Drivers Licence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time-management skills and attention to detail
- Passion to support people to live their lives the way they want to

Contact the recruitment team on 03 9068 3739 or email people@empowerhealthcare.com.au to discuss this position or other opportunities.

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