Occupational Therapist Grade 2

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Detail information about job Occupational Therapist Grade 2. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Community Health Setting
• Salary packaging available
• Multi-disciplinary environment

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS (Grade 2)

Part-time and Full-time roles

We are seeking Occupational Therapists who have a passion for what they do! Your holistic approach to healthcare and commitment to the community will be highly valued.

Connect Health and Community provides a range of primary health and community services to people in the southern half of the City of Glen Eira and the City of Bayside. Services include Allied Health; Health Promotion; Dental and Gambler’s Help programs.

The Occupational Therapist will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary environment, working in the Older Adults Team. This position will include home assessments to support clients to maximise their functional independence with activities of daily living.

We are seeking two experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapists who will:

 Manage a caseload of diverse adult clients

 Provide comprehensive assessment of activities of daily living and home environments

 Deliver time limited, goal driven interventions largely involving equipment prescription, home modifications, referral and liaison with other services

 Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members in case discussions and care planning

 Achieve monthly client target hours and Key Performance Indicators

 Provide timely and thorough medical record documentation

 Seek professional support and mentoring from Senior Clinician OT

Skills/experience

 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy qualification

 Current AHPRA registration;

 SWEP registration;

 Current Victorian Driver’s License;

 Demonstrated experience and passion for community health;

 Experience with larger scale home modifications; wheelchair and seating prescription, scooter prescription and training, pressure care, and SWEP funding applications

Connect Health offers many benefits that assist with work and life balance which include:

 Flexible hours

 Continuous professional learning and development opportunities

 Family friendly environment

 Location at East Bentleigh and Cheltenham sites

Salary and conditions as per Health Professionals Multi-Employer Enterprise Agreement. Hours of work are negotiable and flexible – either full-time or part-time available.

Applicants should obtain a copy of the Position Description and address the

key selection criteria – www.connecthealth.org.au/jobs

Please send your details and CV to HR:

[email protected]

Closing Date: 12th July 2018

Connect Health & Community recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.