Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist page is loaded## Occupational Therapistlocations: Ballarat, Victoriatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 23, 2025 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-9384**Your role at St John of God Ballarat**We are seeking applications for an **Occupational Therapist (Grade 1 or 2)** to join our Allied Health team on a permanent full-time basis.You will join a small supportive team of mixed disciplines and levels who can provide a great level of mentoring and supervision for Graduates and Grade 1s.
Our areas of speciality include inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation, orthopaedics, surgical, general medicine, oncology and ICU (opportunities for rotations available).
Shifts will be rostered **Monday to Friday 7.30am/8am to 3:30pm/4pm**.
**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.
* Coordinate the provision of special aids and equipment requirements of patients if required to assist with functioning* Provide consultation and support to medical, nursing, catering and allied health professionals within the Division as appropriate.To succeed you will have proficient knowledge & skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within Occupational Therapy practice, effective verbal and written communication skills and able to work independently and within a team.Successful applicants will have a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current valid driver's licence.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 Grade 1: **$70,866 to $97,980 plus 12% Superannuation*** Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week.
Part-time opportunities considered and hours will be negotiated with successful candidates* 5 weeks of annual leave* **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* Short term accommodation support for eligible applicants* Assistance with Australian work visas and temporary or permanent Employer Nominated Sponsorship (where applicable)* Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balanceFor all enquiries contact Fleur Baker, Allied Health Manager on .
**Applications close: August 22nd***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.
**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.
*At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be.
With strong team environments, opportunities for development and promotion, and where our leaders are visible and accessible.
As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with loads of opportunities, benefits to support you, and a great work life balance.
Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don't need to be Catholic to work with us.
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