At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a multidisciplinary team to enhance daily living for diverse clients through Occupational Therapy.
- Company: Corryong Health, a vital healthcare provider in rural and remote areas.
- Benefits: Make a real difference in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equity and community health.
- Why this job: Empower individuals to achieve their health goals and improve their quality of life.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
To work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver rural Occupational Therapy healthcare that supports the functional and psychosocial aspects of daily living. Occupational Therapists assess physical, cognitive and psychosocial abilities to inform interventions aimed at improving functional capacity for people living with acute or chronic health concerns or people living with disability. At Corryong Health, care provision may be delivered across the lifespan, though largely with adults in either the Acute, Residential Aged Care or outpatient environment.
ABOUT YOU:
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registered as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based Occupational theory to practice, including assessments and interventions to support high-quality care in a rural health setting. (Essential)
- High-level of interpersonal skills that enable effective communication and an ability to advocate for the client, liaise with carers/families and support goal directed care planning within a multidisciplinary team. (Essential)
- Demonstrated experience working with a diverse population group, including people with disability, gender diverse, First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) needs, to achieve positive health outcomes. (Essential)
ABOUT CORRYONG HEALTH:
Corryong Health operates as a Multipurpose Service (MPS), a flexible health care model designed to provide integrated health and aged care services in rural and remote areas. Corryong Health serves as a key healthcare provider for the Upper Murray region, ensuring access to essential services. We constantly work towards building a service profile that reflects the entire community, to ensure people feel cared for, have an opportunity to be healthy, live well and are connected across the healthcare ecosystem. As the community population profile changes, so too does the Corryong Health service mix. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe care to our community and are regularly accredited against national standards, ensuring best practice across all services.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Corryong Health is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, contact the People & Culture team on chhumanresources@corryonghealth.org.au. As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, applicants are invited to complete voluntary demographic questions (e.g. gender, cultural background, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, disability). This information is de-identified and used to improve our recruitment practices. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Occupational Therapist in Corryong employer: Corryong Health
Corryong Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the community it serves. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Located in the picturesque Upper Murray region, this role offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals across various backgrounds while enjoying the beauty of rural living.
