Occupational Therapist

South Gippsland Hospital; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Gippsland Hospital in Victoria is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team. The OT provides supervision and support to AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and students, and delivers high quality assessments and interventions to maximise independence for inpatients, transitional care patients and community clients.

The successful applicant will undertake OT clinical and risk assessments, develop home modification recommendations, and work collaboratively within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (minimum) with a current AHPRA registration.
• 4+ years’ experience in acute, sub-acute and/or community care (desirable).
• Experience providing OT services in acute, sub-acute and/or community care settings.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and students.
• Undertake OT clinical and risk assessment and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide home modification recommendations.
• Maintain high standard of documentation and work within a multi-disciplinary team or autonomously as the sole OT practitioner.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Home modification recommendations

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA Registration

Tools

IT communication tools

Job description

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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.

Enquiries to the Allied Health Manager, Madeline Stewart on [phone] or [e-mail].

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.