Occupational Therapist - Community Rehabilitation

Position Title Occupational Therapist - Community Rehabilitation
Employment Type Temporary Part Time
Location Eastern Health
Award Classification Health Professionals (01) - Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 - OCC THER GR 2 YR 4
Hours (per fortnight) 60.80
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary
Occupational Therapist – Community Rehabilitation Program

• Fixed Term Part Time | Monday – Friday roster
• Car parking available on site | Work in the lovely Yarra Valley
• Professional development with in-house training, mentoring and research opportunities

Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy (OT) Team, within the Community Rehabilitation Program at Yarra Ranges Health and Wantirna Health. The Community Rehabilitation Team is a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, providing allied health services to clients in their own home and also in the therapy centre.
This fixed term position will suit an Occupational Therapist who has a passion for rehabilitation and helping adults to achieve their rehabilitation goals, can work autonomously and also as a team member. Opportunities exists in various areas such as neurological rehabilitation (including stroke rehab), musculoskeletal rehabilitation, Falls and Balance clinic, Amputee clinic, Movement Disorder Program and Early Stroke Discharge (ESD).
The successful applicant will be supported within a strong supervision structure and will be encouraged to engage in professional development and ongoing evidence based therapy. There will be opportunities for quality and research skill development in-house, from our Organisational Development, Quality Planning and Innovation team and the Allied Health Clinical Research Unit.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Strong commitment to high quality client care
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• High level communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable development of good rapport with clients and staff
• High level of assessment and evidence based OT intervention skills
• Experience in managing a mixed caseload using a client-centred approach
• Experience working within a community setting (desirable)
• Experience in the area of neurological rehabilitation (desirable)

You will be required to:

• Triage, assess and manage a caseload of clients with complex rehabilitation needs
• Support the team in managing the day to day operational needs of the service, based on Eastern Health's mission and values
• Collaborate and develop good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure effective staff communication process is in place
• Deliver a high quality, accessible and coordinated service to clients both in the client's home and in the centre

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the .
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Contact Person Jen White
Contact Number (04) 8847 8488
Alternate Contact Person Katie Dawe
Alternate Contact Number (04) 0358 3345
Closing Date 17/01/2024
Position Description Grade 2 OT position description October 2023 YRH and WH.pdf
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.