Occupational Therapist Grade 1
Fixed term, full-time Grade 1 OT opportunity based at Caulfield Hospital
Summary about this job
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
Company: Alfred Health
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: Great staff benefits.
Phone: +61-2-1391-5286
Fax: +61-7-4551-6454
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Detail information about job Occupational Therapist Grade 1. Terms and conditions vacancy
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community based services.
- Grade 1, (year level according to experience), plus generous salary packaging, and Super
- 40 hours/week (with ADO) Fixed Term 12 month Maternity Leave backfill position
- Based on-site at Caulfield Hospital, only 15 mins south-east of the city
About Caulfield Community Health Service
Caulfield Community Health Service is an integrated community health service of Alfred Health. We deliver Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Community Health funded Adult; Child, Youth and Family; Case Management and Health Promotion services to clients in the Glen Eira, Stonnington, Port Philip and Bayside local government areas.
In this exciting role you will
- Manage a caseload of diverse adult clients
- See clients at the centre, at home, and in the community
- Provide a 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
- Develop and lead quality improvement activities across Occupational Therapy and community health
- Seek professional support and mentoring from Team Leaders and Grade 2 OT
Skills/experience (essential)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent 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.
Staff Benefits
- Salary Packaging
- Ongoing commitment to professional development, with study leave assistance
- On site car parking
- Onsite Gym
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Access to library facilities
Enquiries to Rebecca Banks (Adult Health Team B Leader) on Tel 9076 6840.
Applications close 22nd July 2018
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au