Job Title: Grade 2 Occupational Therapist
- Rural Allied Health Team Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Classification: Grade 2 (VF6-VF9)
Location:
Community Health For a confidential conversation please contact: Jenelle Gannon on
[email protected] Salary Range: $90,235.30
- $103,724.40 ANZSCO Code: 252411 Relocating to our region: Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, includingrelocation & 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
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 improvement initiatives A comprehensive orientation program is available, along with supervision and support opportunities. Click 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 assistive technologies
- Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care
- A Transparent/Satisfactory result from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or willingness to obtain before commencement You can view the 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'. About GV Health: Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura,Rushworthand Euroa. With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility. Centrallylocatedin Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home. A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here
- Generous salary packaging ,subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options topurchaseadditionalleave 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 for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events,functionsand local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthlyand annual reward and recognition program Safe,respectfuland inclusive workplace: GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres
📌 Occupational Therapist (Shepparton)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Shepparton