Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Or 3

Occupational Therapist - Grade Two or Three

Occupational Therapy

Allied Health Professionals EA 2021 – 2026 VF6 – VF9 / VG10 – VG13

80hrs/fortnight

Permanent Full Time (part time/job share arrangements may be considered)

ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River. 

Echuca and Moama are vibrant tourist towns with exciting cultural heritage, restaurant scene, sporting facilities, seemingly endless leisure and recreational options all within 2 ½ hours from Melbourne. Excellent preschool, primary and secondary education options are available.

ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Occupational Therapist to work in as part of the Occupational Therapy Department providing services to NDIS clients, this position could be a mixed caseload of adult and paediatric caseloads. The applicant will have scope to work in other areas of interest and required to backfill bed based services as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide evidence-based assessment and interventions to a broad range of disabilities using occupational therapy evidence-based skills
• Actively engage in the supervision of grade two and one staff working across various clinical areas ensuring clinical competencies and person-centred care in a timely manner
• Work within a team environment providing support and leadership providing a clinical lead in the area of disability
• Completion of all mandatory requirements for funding, organisational and APHRA registration which include a yearly APHRA professional development plan, understanding of funding minimum data obligations, quality improvement, student support or other duties as directed

Our team requires someone who has:

• Qualifications and registration with the Board of Occupational Therapy, APHRA and eligibility to become a member of OT Australia
• Proven experience as a Grade Two or Three Occupational Therapist
• High-level awareness of statutory obligations, evidence based assessments and interventions, clinical skills across bed based or community services
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical assessment and intervention in occupational therapy
• Strong communication, time management skills and are self-motivated with the ability to work independently or within a team

Working for ERH 

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.  As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements, with the opportunity to work full-time, part-time
• Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team
• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career
• An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family members
• Free onsite parking

If you are passionate about healthcare and are excited to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today by following the link below. Applications are to be submitted online.

ERH is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

**This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  In addition, this position requires evidence of vaccination status for COVID-19.