Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

Moyne Health Services; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Moyne Health Services in Port Fairy is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our growing Allied Health team as a Grade 2. This role can be worked on a part time or full time basis.

The OT will provide therapeutic interventions, advice and education for clients referred to MHS, potentially across Acute Ward, Community Health, Residential Aged Care, Social Support Groups and staff wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration.
• Knowledge of funding streams and available support programs.
• Service delivery experience in Acute Hospital, Residential Aged Care and Community Health.
• Understanding of Accreditation Standards and NSQHS.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions, advice and education for clients referred to MHS.
• Deliver services across settings: Acute Ward, Community Health, Residential Aged Care, Social Support Groups and staff wellbeing programs.
• Advise as a subject matter expert to other MHS departments or committees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Moyne Health Services in Port Fairy has a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our growing Allied Health team as a Grade 2. This role can be worked on a part time or full time basis.

About the Role

The role of the Occupational Therapist is to provide therapeutic interventions, advice and education for clients referred to MHS.

Services provided may include adapting the environment, modifying tasks, teaching new skills, education and accessing supports.

The Occupational Therapist may also be consulted as a subject matter expert by other MHS departments or committees.

A range of Occupational Therapy services may be provided across the organisation in the following settings; Acute Ward, Community Health, Residential Aged Care, Social Support Groups and staff wellbeing programs.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy

Key Selection Criteria:

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration.
• Knowledge and understanding of various funding streams and the available support programs available to people
• Service delivery experience within an Acute Hospital, Residential Aged Care and the Community Health sector.
• Understanding of Accreditation Standards, quality systems and continuous improvement models
• Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Intermediate skills (or higher) in Microsoft Office programs

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience managing service provision within an allocated budget
• Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Standards and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS)

About MHS

Moyne Health Services is a public, not for profit, integrated healthcare service that helps meet community healthcare needs in Port Fairy and surrounding districts in the Moyne Shire. Employing more than 200 people, MHS operates a 12 bed acute hospital, 2 Aged Care Residences with a total of 82 beds, primary and community care services, social support group programs and Allied Health Services.

MHS is committed to child safety and wellbeing, and the promotion and protection of children's rights by the organisation and its leadership.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for any of our advertised roles.

Our Purpose:

Best Care – Every person, every time

Our Values:

Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

(C.A.R.E.)