Occupational Therapist Grade 3 578
Occupational Therapist Grade 3 578
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$ 2500 - 5000
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Job Description
Reference Number: 578
Job Title: Occupational Therapist Grade 3
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per Fortnight:76 or 80 with a monthly Accrued Day Off
Location:Community Health Shepparton
Contact: Jenelle Gannon/Denise Leyden on(Option 4 or /
ANZCO code 252411 open to suitably qualified overseas applicants
Salary Range $103636 $122785 p.a. depending on experience
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering personcentred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access developing partnerships meeting growth in demand implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.
Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.
Our region:
Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live work and play in our wonderful region:Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here
Relocating to our region:
Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role including relocation & accommodation support.
Relocation Support:
- Intrastate (over 100kms) up to $2500
- Interstate up to $5000
- Overseas up to $8000
Accommodation Support:
- Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or
- 10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available)
Connection to a FREE 1:1 relocation concierge service supporting all aspects of relocation. Click here to learn more.
Recruitment bonus:
This role is eligible for an Allied Health recruitment bonus between $2500 $5000. The bonus will be paid on completion of a successful six month probationary period and applies to new employees at GV Health only.
About the role:
Seeking a passionate and dedicated Grade 3 Occupational Therapist to join our Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT) in a senior position. This new role has been developed in response to the further expansion of the RAHT service.
The RAHT assists older people people with a disability and people with chronic health conditions to remain living at home. Our aim is to help promote patient quality of life independence and participation in activities. The team also supports carers.
In this role you will provide clinical expertise to complex cases support staff supervision and be responsible for the planning review and implementation of quality initiatives to enhance the delivery of highquality Occupational Therapy services within the RAHT service model. The role is a chance to grow your clinical leadership skills and gain exposure in management for career advancement opportunities.
You will work autonomously undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home based settings making a true difference to our clients independence and wellbeing. There is no nursing home work.
You will report to the RAHT Manager whilst providing high quality social work services consistent with the Occupational Therapy Australia code of ethics and practice standards to clients within the local community.
The Occupational Therapist will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:
- Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home and clinic settings
- Work with clients carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home
- Develop goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local community
- Complete equipment prescriptions home modifications advise on pressure care management/ seating develop in home and community based therapy based programs
- Provide clinical leadership support and guidance to Occupational Therapy staff
- Participate in and lead quality improvement and service development activities
- Lead and support the development of competencies and capabilities to achieve optimal consumer outcomes
- Apply evidencebased practice and innovative solutions to enhance clinical effectiveness service efficiencies and the quality of service provided to consumers
- Undertake staff supervision to ensure safe and effective care and optimal client outcome
Click here to learn more about a career and lifestyle as an Allied Health professional at GV Health.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional association
- Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
- Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience working within home group and community settings delivering services to consumers with complex presentations
- Experience in the planning implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services (including clinical practice and models of care) with the application of evidencebased approaches and quality improvement frameworks
- Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills including computer literacy and the ability to produce well written reports guidelines and procedures
- A clear / satisfactoryNational Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening (NDIS) Check upon commencement
Position Description:HERE
Why work at GV Health
- Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
- Generoussalary packaging subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly bimonthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ who have different abilities or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms and is committed to the safety protection and wellbeing of all children.
Preemployment screening checks may be required including but not limited to; Working with Childrens Check (WWCC) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening International and National Police Checks Aged Care Statutory Declaration Visas and valid working rights in Australia immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of preemployment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary preemployment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
Employment Type
Part-Time
