Occupational Therapist - Grade 1

Grade 1 Occupational Therapist- Dorset Rehabilitation Centre, Pascoe Vale

Are you new graduate or Grade 1 Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding role in rehabilitation? Do you have a passion for client-centred and goal directed care? We would love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and passionate clinician to join our highly experienced OT team.  The successful applicant will be innovative, a self-starter and flexible in their approach to meeting the challenges of a busy and exciting service and carry a mixed caseload. 

• regular supervision and mentoring form highly experienced OT team

• 5 weeks annual leave

• opportunity for professional development and career progression

As an Occupational Therapist your responsibilities will include:

• You will plan, assess, implement and evaluate clinical care in collaboration with patients/families and the multidisciplinary team so as to achieve identified goals and health outcomes. The Occupational Therapist will contribute to the coordination of clinical care whilst working in partnership with the allied health team, therapy assistants, nursing and non-clinical staff providing direct and indirect clinical input, direction and guidance
• Incorporate the provision of education and support to patients and their carer/family for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation, discharge plans or end of life needs
• Commit to an ongoing learning and professional development portfolio to ensure case mix requirements are supported and registration requirements are met.

At Dorset Rehabilitation, we offer an extensive range of inpatient and outpatient services in various specialties including orthopaedics, neurology, cardiac, falls and balance, hydrotherapy, rehab in the home and pain management. We have a strong commitment to the provision of evidence-based practice and excellence in the delivery of care to our patients. 
 

Essential Criteria:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

• Current drivers licence

• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely. 

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient’s lives.

Applications close: 25th November 2025
 

For further enquiries: Sophie Fraser, Allied Health Manager. E - Sophie.Fraser@healthscope.com.au 
 

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.