Occupational Therapist Grade 3 - Rural Allied Health Team

Reference Number: 578  

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Grade 3 - Rural Allied Health Team  Employment Type: Permanent Full Time                                                               

Hours per Fortnight: 80  Location: Community Health 

Closing Date: 20/03/2024 

ANZCO code 252411 - open to suitably qualified overseas applicants 

Salary Range $100,089 - $114,358 p.a. depending on experience

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

Our Region

About the role

Seeking a passionate and dedicated Grade 3Occupational Therapist to join our Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT) in a senior position. This new role has been developed in response to the further expansion of the RAHT service.

The RAHT assists older people, people with a disability and people with chronic health conditions to remain living at home. Our aim is to help promote patient quality of life, independence and participation in activities. The team also supports carers.

In this role you will provide clinical expertise to complex cases, support staff supervision and be responsible for the planning, review and implementation of quality initiatives to enhance the delivery of high-quality Occupational Therapy services within the RAHT service model. The role is a chance to grow your clinical leadership skills and gain exposure in management for career advancement opportunities.

You will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home based settings, making a true difference to our client’s independence and well-being. There is no nursing home work.

You will report to the RAHT Manager whilst providing high quality social work services consistent with the Occupational Therapy Australia code of ethics and practice standards to clients within the local community.

The Occupational Therapist will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:

• Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home and clinic settings
• Work with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home
• Develop goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local community
• Complete equipment prescriptions, home modifications, advise on pressure care management/ seating, develop in home and community based therapy based programs
• Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to Occupational Therapy staff
• Participate in and lead quality improvement and service development activities
• Lead and support the development of competencies and capabilities to achieve optimal consumer outcomes
• Apply evidence-based practice and innovative solutions to enhance clinical effectiveness, service efficiencies and the quality of service provided to consumers
• Undertake staff supervision to ensure safe and effective care and optimal client outcome

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional association
• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience working within home, group and community settings delivering services to consumers with complex presentations
• Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services, (including clinical practice and models of care) with the application of evidence-based approaches and quality improvement frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including computer literacy, and the ability to produce well written reports, guidelines and procedures

Why work at GV Health? 

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships

• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.