Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team

Reference Number: 866Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team
Employment Type: Permanent Full-TimeHours per Fortnight: 80
Location: Community HealthInternational candidates encouraged to apply ANZCO 252411Salary range: $88,467.60 - $101,691.20Closing date: 30/05/2024About 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.Click to find out more information about GV Health and our services.Click to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.Our RegionGreat things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region:About the role:Come and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT), a team with a well renowned supportive workplace culture with an opportunity to work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists. 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.The team is an established and progressive multi-disciplinary team which includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants. There is no nursing home work.The Occupational Therapist will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:

• 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
• Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional association;
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist;
• Experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within home, group and community settings, including home modifications and prescription of assistive technology;
• Experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within home, group and community settings to clients with complex presentations, inclusive of complex health conditions, memory impairment, cultural and diverse backgrounds.

Position Description:Why work at GV Health?

• Free

to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community * Generous
, 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.