Grade 3 Occupational Therapist (Acute)

Reference Number: 1678

Job Title: Grade 3 Occupational Therapist (Acute) 
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full Time                                                                 

Hours per Fortnight: 80 
Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 13/03/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Sarah.Shipp@gvhealth.org.au

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.

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

Our Region

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Relocating to our region:

Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including relocation & accommodation support.

Relocation Support:

• Intrastate (over 100kms) - up to $2,500
• Interstate - up to $5,000
• Overseas - up to $8,000
   
  Accommodation Support:
• Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or
• 10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available) 
   

+ Connection to a FREE 1:1 relocation concierge service supporting all aspects of relocation. Click here to learn more.

About the role

In this role you will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services to in-patients across the acute units. You will provide specialist assessment, treatment and discharge planning to admitted patients in the medical, surgical, paediatric, emergency and intensive care units. Opportunities may also exist to provide services to the sub-acute unit at times.

This role will include

• Provision of person-centred, evidence-based care
• Leadership and support for the OT team
• Collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams to support achievement of patient-focused goals
• Engagement in and facilitation of a robust professional development program and supervision
• Leadership of continuous quality improvement activities
• Supervision of students and junior staff

In this role you will be responsible for promoting Goulburn Valley Health as a quality regional health service provider thus ensuring GV Health’s strategic plan, mission and values are upheld. 

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with eligibility for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency as an Occupational Therapist
• Extensive experience providing Occupational Therapy services in the in-patient setting with knowledge of, and the ability to assess, goal set, prescribe interventions and develop effective discharge plans
• Demonstrated expertise in a clinical specialty of relevance to the acute setting

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• 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. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

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, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. 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.