Occupational Therapist Full-Time

Occupational Therapist- Calvary Health Care Bethlehem- Statewide PND Service

• Full time Grade 2 Occupational Therapist (part time at 0.8 will be considered)
• Come and work in a specialist clinic supporting people living with progressive neurological diseases
• Permanent or fixed term options available
• Supervision included and extensive internal professional development program
• Salary packaging and other benefits through Calvary and Public Health EBA
• Supportive and experienced MDT environment
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and service development activities
• Brand new facility and modern office and clinical areas for Allied Health
• Extensive assistive technology resources to trial during sessions

About the role

Based at Calvary Kooyong in Caulfield South Calvary Healthcare Bethlehem is a leading provider of specialist services for people living with progressive neurological diseases and those needing palliative care. Services include an inpatient ward Community Palliative Care Service State Wide Progressive Neurological Diseases Service and NDIS Provider service. We have a highly respected large diverse and thriving allied health team.

You will work primarily in the Statewide Progressive Neurological Diseases Service (SPNDS) providing outpatient specialist support through hospital-based or telehealth modes. SPNDS is a level 5 specialist service offering support to people in Victoria and bordering areas of SA NSW and Tas.

You will provide expert OT advice to people with progressive neurological diseases (PND) and their formal and informal support network to support living well. You are part of a supportive and compassionate multidisciplinary team including a wide range of allied health professionals neurologists and other specialists specialist nurses and external stakeholders. The caseload includes people with Motor Neurone Disease Huntingtons Disease and other Neuromuscular disorders and atypical Parkinsons Diseases at various stages of their disease trajectory. The clinic manages people from diagnosis until the terminal phase of their illness.

Your main duties will include:

• Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention through mix modes including face-to-face telehealth and telephone.
• Attending case conferences with the multidisciplinary team (Neurology nursing clinical liaison and allied health)
• Supporting NDIS access and navigation of NDIS and aged care systems
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to provide compassionate care
• Supervision of grade 1 OTs AHAs or students as directed
• Participation in OT department meetings and quality improvement work
• Participation in SPNDS meetings and projects
• Opportunities for presenting at conferences and education sessions
• Participation in research projects as appropriate
• Communication and collaboration with external allied health providers for patient management and to provide education about PND management
• Administrative functions including keeping statistics and managing appointments
• Documentation of patient notes and reports

About you

• Effective self-management skills
• Awareness of the caseload of people living with life-limiting diseases
• An OT who enjoys supporting quality of life and problem solving creative solutions
• You have some experience or interest in developing skills in progressive neurological OT
• You have outstanding communication skills
• Thrive in a dynamic environment
• Outstanding team player for best patient outcomes
• You are self-directed organised enjoy a balance of team and autonomous tasks
• You are reflective in your clinical practice
• You are a person-centred creative and flexible therapist who is able to work with dignity of risk and respect for individual choice and control
• You have some knowledge in navigating the interface of palliative care health and disability to support patients and team members with coordination of care
• AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist
• Drivers Licence

Please apply through our careers portal. Applications will only be accepted if a CV/resume and a customised cover letter outlining your skills and interest in the role are included.

**Applications which do not include a CV/Resume and Cover Letter will not progress.

**The ad will close early if there are suitable applicants- Apply Now!

For further information please contact Stephanie Williams Allied Health Manager Calvary Health Care Bethlehem.

Why work for Calvary

At Calvary our staff matter.

With over 130 years experience and 18000 staff and volunteers we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued drawing on your own strengths identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Training development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home Virtual and Residential Aged Care Retirement Living and Hospitals one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include but is not limited to reference checks work rights criminal history check NDIS checks and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19 influenza tuberculosis screening hepatitis diphtheria tetanus varicella .