Grade 2 Occupational Therapist ABI
Grade 2 Occupational Therapist ABI
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Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and communitybased services.
Acquired Brain Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation Position
- FullTime at 80 hrs per f/n
- Fixed Term until end of Feb 2026
- Grade 2 Classification (VF6VF9
- Located at Caulfield
- Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave prorata & Salary Packaging
The Occupational Therapy Department at Alfred Health
Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets.
The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include:
The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge.
Access to regularly scheduled PD opportunities and crosscampus education supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
A commitment to developing staff clinical nonclinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providingopportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.A focus on worklife balance and employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.
The Acquired Brain Injury Unit
Alfred Healths Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries stroke hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of nonprogressive brain injury. The service is comprised of a 42bed inpatient rehabilitation service a community rehabilitation service and a 4bed transitional living service.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic occupational therapist to provide highquality assessment and management of patients within the Inpatient ABI Rehabilitation Service. Our ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team.
At a Grade 2 level Occupational Therapists are required to display autonomy of practice whilst also demonstrating a commitment to patientcentred care collaborative practice and evidencebased knowledge translation.There will also be opportunities for Grade 2 clinicians to be involved in various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service and will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of Occupational Therapy staff Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students.
It is a requirement of all Alfred Health staff that they may be required to work across all Alfred Health site (The Alfred Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital) including weekends and public holidays based on clinical service demands.
Qualifications and Registrations Required
- Occupational Therapy Qualification
- Current full registration held with the relevant Professional Board of Australia (AHPRA) or equivalent
- Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership) or equivalent
- Current Victorian Drivers License (unrestricted)
Skills & Experience
- Minimum three years clinical experience in Occupational Therapy
- Demonstrated best practice in patient assessment and intervention for patients with acquired brain injury and/or neurological conditions
- Previous experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting is highly desirable
- Experience in supervision of junior staff and students is highly desirable
Benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
- Onsite car & bike parking
Please send enquiries to Joanne Cairney (Acting Occupational Therapy Manager) via email:
Applications closing at 11 pm Sunday 16th March 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Ministers Covid19 Mandatory Vaccination Order all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated 3 doses) for COVID19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore 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 departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website:www.alfredhealth
Employment Type
Full-Time
