At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality assessments and interventions to enhance client independence and quality of life.
- Company: South Gippsland Hospital, committed to inclusion and diversity.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements and short-term accommodation available.
- Other info: Opportunity to supervise and mentor students and junior staff.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
- Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 Fixed Term
- 0.63 – Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover until 2 July 2027
- Grade 1 Clinicians who may be interested are encouraged to contact to discuss the position
- Note: Casual OT position also advertised
The Occupational Therapy service provides high quality assessments and interventions to maximise the functional independence, health, safety and quality of life of inpatients, transitional care patients and community-based clients.
A strong knowledge and skill base, with a commitment to patient-centred care, collaborative practice and evidence-based knowledge contributes to positive client outcomes and service development.
The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides supervision and support to Allied Health Assistants (AHAs), Grade 1 Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and students.
To be eligible for this position you must have
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (minimum) with a current AHPRA registration
- 4+ years’ experience in acute, sub-acute and/ or community care (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in providing Occupational therapy services in acute, sub-acute and/ or community care settings
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
- Ability to undertake OT clinical and risk assessment and therapeutic interventions, including the provision of home modification recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work in a timely and efficient manner according to various program requirements.
- Ability to provide high quality coordinated OT services in association with clients, family/carers and other clinicians.
- Well-developed verbal, written and IT communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team or autonomously as a sole OT practitioner.
- Experience in teaching, directing and supervising AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and/or students (desirable).
- Demonstrated ability to maintain statistical data and documentation at a high standard.
South Gippsland Hospital (SGH) is an equal employment opportunity employer.
We recognise and value all abilities, inclusion and diversity and encourage all people from culturally, linguistically and other diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.
SGH will consider Flexible Working Arrangements and can provide short term accommodation at competitive rates if required.
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Occupational Therapist in Foster employer: Gippsland Health Alliance
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