Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (1.0 EFT)/Part Time (0.8 EFT)
Directorate: Community Care & Mental Health
Department: Allied Health Team (HACC)
Salary: Salary range of $100,089 - $114,358 p.a. depending on experience
Hours: Up to 80 hours per fortnight (including monthly ADO if recruited to full time)
About GV Health
GV Health is the main healthcare provider in the Goulburn Valley region, servicing a broad catchment area of approximately 120,000 people. We are the largest permanent employer in the region with over 2,600 employees spread across our five main sites.
To meet the evolving healthcare needs of our community we have completed Phase 1 of our redevelopment project which includes a five-storey Inpatient Unit building, expanded theatre capacity, new Critical Care Unit, a state of-the-art Dialysis Unit and an extension of the current Emergency Department.
About the team
Come and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT), a team with a well renowned supportive workplace culture with an opportunity to work alongside a range of experienced allied health professionals. The team is an established and progressive multi-disciplinary team which includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants.
About the role
A unique and exciting opportunity is available to join our team as a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist. This new role has been developed in response to the further expansion of the RAHT service. The successful candidate will provide clinical expertise to complex cases, support staff supervision and be responsible for the planning, review and implementation of quality initiatives to enhance the delivery of high-quality Occupational Therapy services within the RAHT service model. The role is a chance to grow your clinical leadership skills and gain exposure in management for career advancement opportunities.
You will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home based settings, making a true difference to our client’s independence and well-being. There is no nursing home work.
You will report to the Rural Allied Health Team Program Manager whilst providing high quality social work services consistent with the Occupational Therapy Australia code of ethics and practice standards to clients within the local community.
The Occupational Therapist will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:
Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home and clinic settings
Work with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home
Develop goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local community
Complete equipment prescriptions, home modifications, advise on pressure care management/ seating, develop in home and community based therapy based programs
Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to Occupational Therapy staff
Participate in and lead quality improvement and service development activities
Lead and support the development of competencies and capabilities to achieve optimal consumer outcomes
Apply evidence-based practice and innovative solutions to enhance clinical effectiveness, service efficiencies and the quality of service provided to consumers
Undertake staff supervision to ensure safe and effective care and optimal client outcomes
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional association
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist
Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience working within home, group and community settings delivering services to consumers with complex presentations
Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services, (including clinical practice and models of care) with the application of evidence-based approaches and quality improvement frameworks
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including computer literacy, and the ability to produce well written reports, guidelines and procedures
Our offer to you:
FREE Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discount
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition programme
Selection Criteria
Essential : Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour and ability to exhibit behaviour which reflects our values.
Essential : Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), Bachelor Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Eligibility for professional body membership and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Essential : A minimum of 7 years clinical experience in a healthcare setting, including working in community-based positions.
Essential : Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience working within home, group and community settings delivering services to consumers with complex presentations, inclusive of complex health conditions, disabilities, memory impairment, cultural and diverse backgrounds.
Essential : Comprehensive knowledge of person-centred care and experience in providing services with an episodic approach and within a self-management framework and active service model/reablement approach to care delivery.
Essential : Knowledge of the service system, and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community services.
Essential : Experience in the supervision and mentoring of professional entry level students, clinical staff and allied health assistants.
Essential : Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services, (including clinical practice and models of care) within home and community settings with the application of evidence-based approaches and quality improvement frameworks.
Essential : Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including computer literacy, and the ability to produce well written reports, guidelines and procedures.
Essential : Satisfactory Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children Check, completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration prior to commencement of employment, a Clear/Satisfactory result from the Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check
Essential : Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
Desirable : Knowledge and experience working with of government funding sources such as HACC PYP, CHSP & NDIS.
Essential : Evidence of full immunisation against COVID-19 and Influenza
