Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Casual

Victorian Government; Shire of Baw Baw; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied & Community Health Department - Casual Opportunity. Allied Health Professionals EBA - Grade 2 Occupational Therapist at West Gippsland Healthcare Group on a casual basis (weekday/weekend).

The department serves ED/Short Stay, Inpatient, Community Rehab, Subacute and Aged Care, with support for development and supervision. A six month probationary period applies.

Qualifications

• Must hold Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA – Occupational Therapy Board.
• Membership of the Australian Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• High level of clinical knowledge across OT practice.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Acute hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services across Emergency Department/Short Stay Unit, Acute Inpatient Units, Community Rehabilitation, Subacute and Aged Care facilities.
• Collaborate with a supportive Allied Health team in a purpose-built Allied Health Building / Community Rehabilitation Centre.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical knowledge

Acute hospital experience

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Allied & Community Health Department - Casual Opportunity

Allied Health Professionals EBA - Gade 2 -$45.66 - $52.49 per hour

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive Occupational Therapy team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group on a casual basis (weekday/weekend).

Our team is comprised of Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants located in a purpose-built Allied Health Building / Community Rehabilitation Centre.

The Occupational Therapy Department provides services to the Emergency Department/Short Stay Unit, Acute Inpatient Units, Community Rehabilitation Service, Subacute (GEM and TCP) and Aged Care residential facilities.

Our department encourages and supports professional development and supervision and support are available to the successful applicant.

Our preferred candidates will hold:

• Degree / Masters in Occupational Therapy.
• Current valid registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy Board.
• Membership of the Australian Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• A high level of theoretical and practical clinical knowledge in a wide area of Occupational Therapy practice.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Acute hospital experience

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks and a National Police History check. This position also requires a valid Working with Children Check. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.