Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 - Casual

Gippsland Health Alliance; Foster; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

South Gippsland Hospital is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team as a Grade 2 casual (0.63 EFT) position. The OT will provide supervision to AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and students, and deliver high-quality assessments and home modification recommendations across inpatient, transitional care and community settings.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration, have 4+ years in acute/sub-acute/community care (desirable), and hold a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and students.
• Undertake OT clinical and risk assessments and home modification recommendations.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team or autonomously as the sole OT practitioner.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical risk assessment

Home modification planning

Team collaboration

Supervision of AHAs

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Tools

IT communication

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 - Casual

Note: Fixed Term Grade 2 0.63 EFT position also advertised

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.

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.