Occupational Therapist

Your role at St John of God Frankston Hospital

Join our dynamic and supportive Occupational Therapy team at our Rehabilitation unit, where you will work across a range of clinical areas including orthopaedics, neurological rehabilitation, pain management, and chronic disease management. We offer a comprehensive Parkinson's program and use advanced technology such as Tyromotion equipment.

As a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based care in line with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia guidelines. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a diverse clinical setting, with the support of experienced mentors.

If you are passionate, motivated, and ready to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you

The Position

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to clients/patients and or carers on an individual or group level for both inpatients and outpatients. Completion of comprehensive patient assessment (e.g. assessment of personal care, domestic and community ADLs, assessment of the home environment, cognitive and functional physical assessment as required).
• Provision of a comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals.
• Provide consultation and support to medical, nursing, catering and allied health professionals within the Division as appropriate.
• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation

You will hold a registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist and will have current valid Drivers License.

To succeed you will have knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within Occupational Therapy practice and demonstrate knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within Occupational Therapy practice.

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

• Salary $70,866 to $97,980 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent full-time role available

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

• Novated leasing

• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Natalie Lyle, Manager Allied Health,

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.