At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality occupational therapy services in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Bendigo Health, a leader in regional healthcare with a proud history.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and health programs.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to exceptional care and community connection.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in occupational therapy and a passion for patient care.
The predicted salary is between 9720 - 11880 $ per year.
The Bendigo Health Occupational Therapy Department provides services in acute, sub-acute and community based settings including physical and mental health services. The Grade 3 Occupational Therapist (OT) is a valuable member of the allied health team and contributes to patient care at Bendigo Health by providing high quality occupational therapy services within a multidisciplinary setting.
The purpose of this Grade 3 Occupational Therapist position with Mental Health is to:
- Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients within the designated caseload in inpatient and residential services of Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services
- Provide support, supervision and direction to Grade 2 occupational therapists, students and allied health assistants as required
- Contribute to the development of the service
Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community.
Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Career development and education opportunities
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the onboarding process.
The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women's and Children's, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services.
The Mental Health Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment covering the Loddon Mallee region. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children.
Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities.
Interested? Need more information? Please contact Rebecca Beesley, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5454 8571 for a confidential discussion.
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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Bendigo Health is a leading regional health service that prioritises career growth and professional development for its employees. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, staff enjoy generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to health and wellbeing programs, all while living in the vibrant community of Bendigo, which offers a rich lifestyle and excellent amenities.
