Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Programs)

Workday

9 days ago

Werribee, VictoriaFixed TermOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercy Health as a Occupational Therapist – Werribee, VIC in United States. Employment Type: Fixed Term (April - September) Hours: 68.4 hours per fortnight (0.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering evidence‑based, person‑centred occupational therapy interventions to patients with acute medical, surgical, and palliative care needs

Supporting safe and efficient patient flow through timely assessment, functional screening, and discharge planning

Providing clinical guidance to Grade 1 clinicians, Allied Health Assistants, and students

Conducting comprehensive assessments and delivering tailored interventions that promote independence, safety, and wellbeing

Requirements

of 2 years strong clinical skills/experience relevant to the acute/subacute setting.

Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.

A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.

The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Work Schedule

Fixed Term position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Mercy Health as a Occupational Therapist – Werribee, VIC.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyAcute careSubacute carePatient assessmentDischarge planningClinical supervisionMultidisciplinary teamworkEvidence-based practiceRehabilitationGeriatric evaluationPalliative careFunctional screeningTime managementCommunication skillsProblem solvingMentoring

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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Workday is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Werribee, Victoria.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Acute care, Subacute care, Patient assessment, Discharge planning, Clinical supervision, Multidisciplinary teamwork, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will deliver high-quality, person-centered care across acute and subacute settings, including emergency, medical, surgical, and rehabilitation wards. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, performing functional assessments, facilitating discharge planning, and provi...

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