Occupational Therapist

Gippsland Health Alliance; Foster; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

South Gippsland Hospital is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to supervise AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and students while delivering OT assessments and interventions. The role covers acute, sub-acute and community care settings and requires collaborative, client-centred care with families and other clinicians.

You will undertake OT clinical and risk assessments, provide home modification recommendations, and maintain high-quality documentation while working within a multidisciplinary team.

Competenze

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• 4+ years’ experience in acute, sub-acute and/or community care (desirable).
• Experience delivering OT services in acute/sub-acute/community settings.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to undertake OT clinical and risk assessment and home modification recommendations.
• Ability to set priorities and work efficiently with program requirements.
• Ability to provide high quality coordinated OT services with clients and teams.
• Strong verbal, written and IT communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team or autonomously.
• Experience teaching, directing and supervising AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and/or students (desirable).
• Maintain high-standard statistical data and documentation.

Mansioni

• Provide supervision and support to AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and students.
• Deliver OT assessments, risk assessments and interventions.
• Provide home modification recommendations as part of OT plans.
• Collaborate with clients, families and other clinicians to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data in program records.

Conoscenze

OT clinical skills

Risk assessment

Home modification planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & IT skills

Communication

Supervision of AHAs & students

Autonomous practice

Formazione

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Descrizione del lavoro

The Occupational Therapy service provides high quality assessments and interventions to maximise the functional independence, health, safety and quality of life of inpatients, transitional care patients and community-based clients. A strong knowledge and skill base, with a commitment to patient-centred care, collaborative practice and evidence-based knowledge contributes to positive client outcomes and service development.The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides supervision and support to Allied Health Assistants (AHAs), Grade 1 Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and students.

To be eligible for this position you must have:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (minimum) with a current AHPRA registration
• 4+ years’ experience in acute, sub-acute and/ or community care (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in providing Occupational therapy services in acute, sub-acute and/ or community care settings
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Ability to undertake OT clinical and risk assessment and therapeutic interventions, including the provision of home modification recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work in a timely and efficient manner according to various program requirements.
• Ability to provide high quality coordinated OT services in association with clients, family/carers and other clinicians.
• Well-developed verbal, written and IT communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team or autonomously as a sole OT practitioner.
• Experience in teaching, directing and supervising AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and/or students (desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain statistical data and documentation at a high standard.

Enquires to the Allied Health Manager, Madeline Stewart on (03) 5683 9*** or ***************@sghs.com.au.

This vacancy will close on appointment of successful candidate.

South Gippsland Hospital (SGH) is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value all abilities, inclusion and diversity and encourage all people from culturally, linguistically and other diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

SGH will consider Flexible Working Arrangements and can provide short term accommodation at competitive rates if required.