Grade 2 Occupational Therapist – Older Persons Care Hub (OPCH)
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high‐quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. With more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics, we provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
* Fixed term position until end of February 2027
* Part time (32 hours per fortnight)
* Occupational Therapy Grade 2 Year 1-4 (VF6–VF9)
* Opportunity to work in an exciting new pilot service
* Located at Caulfield Hospital, Home, Acute and Community Services
* Great staff benefits!
The Department
The Older Person's Care Hub (OPCH) is a new, grant‐funded pilot program within the HAC portfolio, designed to enhance integrated care for older adults through multidisciplinary, home‐based assessment and intervention. The OPCH aims to reduce avoidable hospital presentations and admissions by supporting older people to safely remain in their homes. The programme will run for an initial 12–18 month period, with patient care commencing from January 2026.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the OPCH team. The OT will conduct comprehensive home‐based assessments, deliver short‐term interventions, and ensure safe home environments through provision of equipment, education and advice. They will also facilitate referrals to community services, collaborate with physiotherapy, nursing, medical, pharmacy and social work colleagues to optimise patient outcomes, and maintain independence at home. The OT will be supported by the OPCH Team Lead and the OT department with regular supervision and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience Required
* Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy
* Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, and eligibility for OTA membership
* Clinical experience in sub‐acute occupational therapy and knowledge of client‐centred, occupational service delivery for older patients, particularly in the areas of dementia and delirium
* Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence‐based practice
* Experience working within an interdisciplinary team to provide high‐quality rehabilitation
Staff Benefits
* Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
* Onsite car & bike parking opportunities (subject to availability)
* Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
* Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre‐tax memberships)
* Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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