Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 Fixed Term

Gippsland Health Alliance; Foster; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Short-term accommodation available

Job summary

Gippsland Health Alliance in Victoria seeks an Occupational Therapist (Grade 2) for fixed-term parental leave coverage (0.63 FTE) until 2 July 2027. The role provides supervision to AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and students, and serves inpatients, transitional care and community settings.

You will hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration, bring 4+ years in acute/sub-acute or community care, and demonstrate strong clinical and risk assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• 4+ years’ experience in acute, sub-acute and/or community care (desirable).
• Experience providing OT services in acute, sub-acute or community care 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.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams or autonomously as a sole OT practitioner.
• Experience teaching/supervising AHAs or students (desirable).
• Maintain high-standard documentation and data.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and students.
• Deliver OT assessments and interventions for inpatients, transitional care and community clients.
• Maintain high-quality coordinated OT services with clients and families, and other clinicians.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Driver's Licence

Clinical assessment

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 Fixed Term

0.63 – Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover until 2 July 2027

Grade 1 Clinicians who may be interested are encouraged to contact to discuss the position

Note: Casual OT 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.

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.