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We are seeking applications from Senior Occupational Therapists to join our OT Rehab at Home service, on a casual roster with potential permanent positions available in the next 3 to 6 months. As a Senior Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 or 3 depending on your experience, you'll join a collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, client-centred occupational therapy services that empower people to achieve their goals and maintain independence in the comfort of their own homes.

This senior role offers the opportunity to apply your specialist clinical expertise, work independently, and influence best practice across the service. You'll also play a key role in mentoring and developing junior clinicians, supervising students, and contributing to education, quality improvement, and research initiatives that shape the future of care.

At St John of God Healthcare at Home, we're transforming the way healthcare is delivered. Our home visiting service enables people to recover from surgery or manage ongoing health needs in the familiar surroundings of their own home. By partnering with clients and their families, we provide personalised, flexible care that helps people feel safe, confident, and in control throughout their healthcare journey. From hospital-in-the-home programs to ongoing community-based support, you'll have the opportunity to deliver care where it matters most, making a lasting difference in the lives of those you support.

We are the At-Home Team for each of the SJOG hospitals across WA and work out of the Osborn Park Office, SJG Murdoch and SJG Midland hospitals to accommodate most metro areas.

This position will be offered on a casual basis with an expectation of 1-2 shifts weekly depending on caseload with potential permanent positions available in the next 3 to 6 months.

The Position:

Provide Occupational Therapy treatment at a senior level.

Complete 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).

Provide comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals to manage complex patients.

In conjunction with the Supervisor-Manager and other Occupational Therapy caregivers, develop processes for the evaluation of both inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy programs.

Put patients-clients plans in place and monitor outcomes regularly through attendance at and participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Strive for high satisfaction levels of patients, clients and external agencies.

Complete appropriate administrative duties. Liaise with the administration team, report statistical data and ensure completion of progress notes.

Demonstrates consolidated, current knowledge of research, evidence based practice in Occupational Therapy and related clinical areas.

Act as a clinical consultant for the discipline and within the specialty.

Exercise independent professional judgment on routine matters. Obtain direct professional supervision from more senior caregivers when performing novel, complex or critical tasks.

We are looking for those who enjoy working collaboratively, are committed to continuous improvement and keen to contribute to innovative clinical practice while supporting the development of others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be essential for building positive relationships and working effectively with clients from diverse cultural, linguistic, and social backgrounds. Occupational Therapists with Rehab in the Home (RITH), community care and-or home visiting experience are encouraged to apply. Hospital experience is not necessary.

To succeed in this role, you will hold a Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You'll bring senior clinical experience, ideally within healthcare or disability services, along with a passion for delivering evidence-based, persocentred care. A current driver's licence and Working With Children Card is essential for this community-based role.

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

Casual Rate: $82.55 to $88.02 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

Casual position offering 1-2 shifts per week depending on case load

As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

Options to work out of SJG Murdoch, SJG Midland or Osborne Park

Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact Magdeleen Van Der Linde, Coordinator Rehabilitation at Home on 0497891929.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date. Apply today!

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.