11 Oct
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Remedy Recruitment
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Shepparton
11 Oct
Remedy Recruitment
Shepparton
About the Opportunity
This Grade 2 Occupational Therapist role sits within a community-based Rural Allied Health Team, reporting to the Program Manager, and gives you the chance to help people live safely, independently and well in their own homes, where you are seeing the difference you make in people's everyday lives.
You will work autonomously with a varied and diverse caseload, delivering interventions mainly in clients' homes, as well as in clinic and group settings across the Goulburn Valley. A relocation package and accommodation support are on offer to help you make the move to Shepparton.
This is a full time role (80 hours per fortnight), classified Grade 2 (VF6–VF9), with a salary of Yr 1 $90,235 – Yr 4 $103,724 plus superannuation and salary packaging.
Your Key Responsibilities as the Occupational Therapist:
- Home and Community Care: Travel across the Goulburn Valley region, working with clients in their homes and in clinic settings.
- Independence and Safety: Work with clients, carers and families on practical solutions that promote independence and safety at home.
- Goals and Care Planning: Develop client-directed goals and care plans that help people remain at home and active in their local community.
- Equipment and Home Modifications: Complete equipment prescriptions and home modifications, and advise on pressure care management and seating.
- Therapy Programs: Develop in-home and community-based therapy programs for a diverse range of clients and health conditions.
- Student Training: Take part in student training programs and support less experienced colleagues.
- Service Improvement: Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives within the team.
About You:
- Experience delivering Occupational Therapy in home,
group and community settings
- Experience with home modifications and the prescription of assistive technologies
- Confidence to work autonomously and manage a varied, diverse workload
- Ability to liaise and advocate for clients across the health and community care spectrum
- A practical, person-centred approach that puts client goals first
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (clearance)
- Essential: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent), membership of the professional association and current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist and Australian Work Rights
Why This Organisation:
Our client is a major regional public health service delivering acute, sub-acute, mental health, aged, primary and community care. Its community allied health team works together across disciplines to help people stay independent, well and connected to their community. You will be supported to grow your skills, work with real autonomy and enjoy a rewarding career and lifestyle in regional Victoria.
Call to Action
APPLY NOW or please call to express your interest in this position. Once we have your application it will also allow us to contact you for future interesting opportunities. If this is not quite the right role for you, please call for a chat about your career direction. Remedy Recruitment understands that finding meaningful work is different for everyone. Whether you are seeking new beginnings, taking the next step up in your career or simply need support to make a change.
"Man, through the use of his hands as they are energized by mind and will, can influence the state of his own health." – Mary Reilly
Janie de Souza, Director
Remedy Recruitment Pty Ltd
P: [0407 276 705](tel:0407 276 705)
W: www.remedyrecruitment.com.au
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📌 Occupational Therapist (RAH Team) Grade 2 (Shepparton)
🏢 Remedy Recruitment
📍 Shepparton