Senior Occupational Therapist

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

St John of God Healthcare at Home (HAH) offers a range of out of hospital services including hospital substitution and acute and non-acute services delivered by a multidisciplinary care team of nurses, midwives, lactation consultants, allied health practitioners and support workers to assist clients recover at home after a hospital stay. The service provides more than 110,000 home care visits each year and provides nursing, midwifery and lactation support, and allied health services in the home.

Your role at St John of God Healthcare at Home

We are seeking applications from Senior Occupational Therapists to join our Rehab at Home service, on a casual basis.

We are the At-Home Team for each of the SJOG hospitals across WA and work out of the Mt Lawley hospital, Midland Hospital and Murdoch hospital to accommodate most metro areas.

The employment is on a casual basis with an expectation of 1-2 shifts weekly depending on caseload.

The Position

• Provides clinical services to client/patient groups and circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced Occupational Therapy practice skills.
• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties. This requires liaison with the administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.
• Patients'/clients plans and outcomes are regularly monitored through attendance at and participation in clinical team meetings as required.
• Active participation in the multidisciplinary team.
• Referrals to external agencies are initiated in a timely manner.
• Uses an evidence-based, problem-solving approach to clinical care and service development.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapist with a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Occupational Therapists with RITH, community care and/or home visiting experience are encouraged to apply. Hospital experience is not necessary.

Successful applicants must hold a current WA Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Hourly rate: $79.75 to $85.04 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% Superannuation
• Casual position
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For enquiries contact Meaghan Carrick, Coordinator Rehabilitation at Home on

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date.

St John of God Healthcare at Home is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in its care and proactively takes measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.