Occupational Therapist (Grade 2), Acute Orthopaedics/Medical

Key responsibilities 

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care, independently managing a clinical caseload and providing assessment, treatment, care planning and review in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide clinical leadership and support others, contributing to service strategies and projects, supervising junior staff and students, and sharing knowledge across the service.
• Drive quality improvement and professional practice, contributing to research, service improvement, risk management, data and documentation initiatives while maintaining current clinical expertise and CPD.
• Deliver safe, ethical and inclusive practice, ensuring care meets professional standards, legislation and Barwon Health policies while promoting health literacy, cultural safety and effective use of resources.

What we’re looking for 

• Current professional registration and clinical expertise, with the experience, knowledge and skills to practise independently and support the development of others.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, manage challenging conversations and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning, using reflective practice and evidence-based knowledge to continually improve clinical practice.
• Strong digital capability and alignment with Barwon Health values, with confidence using IT systems and a demonstrated commitment to respectful, compassionate, accountable, innovative and culturally safe practice.

Position Description  

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.