Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - Rural Allied Health Team

Reference Number: 1007   

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - Rural Allied Health Team 
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time                                                                 

Hours per Fortnight: 32 
Location: Community Health, Shepparton

Closing date: 29/09/2024 

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.

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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

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.   

In this role 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.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants.

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 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 programs
• Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions
• Participate in student training programs
• Participate in service development and quality improvment initiatives

A comprehensive orienation program is available, along with supervision and support opportunities.

 
Click here HERE to learn more about a career and lifestyle as an Allied Health professional at GV Health. 

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with:

• 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
• Knowledge of the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within home, group and community settings, including home modifications and prescription of assistaive technologies
• Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care
• A Clear/Satisfactory result from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or willingness to obtain before commencement

Position Description: HERE

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.

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.