OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (GRADE 1 OR GRADE 2)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (GRADE 1 OR GRADE 2). Terms and conditions vacancy

About the business and the role

Bendigo Community Health Services has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for more than 40 years.  The success of BCHS starts with our staff.  A high level of professionalism and dedication allows BCHS to deliver quality services for the community with a particular focus on the vulnerable and disadvantaged.  As an organisation that employs more than 200 people across a broad range of services, you will find working at Bendigo Community Health Services challenging and rewarding.  We offer the chance for you to make a real difference to those directly in your care and the community in general.  Work-life balance and health and well-being is important in today's busy lifestyle and we have a Staff Health and Well-being Program to take care of that. Added benefits of a career in the community health sector include training programs, flexible working conditions, salary packaging and study assistance.  Does this sound like somewhere you would like to work?  The next chapter in your career story awaits …

Job tasks and responsibilities

The role of the position is:

• To provide a comprehensive, collaborative and high quality occupational therapy service within the Child Heath Invest team.  The service will be integrated with other Child Health Invest and child, youth and family focused services across BCHS in order to best support vulnerable children and their families.

The responsibilities of the position are:

• Provide child and family-centred assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for BCHS' occupational therapy consumers within scope of practice.
• Undertake clinic-based and home or school-visit based work (where required).
• Facilitate the referral to and liaison with a range of services required to provide comprehensive and collaborative services for children and their families.
• Ensure that all clinical activity undertaken fulfils or exceeds the competency standards of the profession.
• Ensure information is managed in line with organisational, allied health and occupational therapy standards, including the use of BCHS' electronic consumer management systems.
• Recording of statistical data and documentation requirements within required timeframes.
• Participation in BCHS' continuous quality improvement activities and implementation of evidence based practice.
• Participation in the review and evaluation of programs as appropriate.
• Participate in the monitoring and review of the demand for BCHS' occupational therapy service to ensure services remain accessible and equitable.
• Participate in internal case coordination and conferencing as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.           
• Complete administrative and coordination functions as required, to assist team processes, and optimise outcomes for children and families.
• Attendance at staff/team meetings and program planning as required.
• Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills through continuing professional development.
• This position will have some Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
• Other duties as directed.

Occupational Therapist Grade 2 will:

• Take a lead clinical role when required, demonstrating knowledge and depth of experience appropriate for designated workload.
• Assist in providing supervision and support to peers and students.

Skills and experience

Essential

1. A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (equivalent or higher).
2. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
3. Ability to obtain Medicare provider number/s for relevant sites prior to commencing in position.
4. Demonstrated experience, and passion for working in a community setting with children, youth and families with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of child development and etiology of challenging behaviours.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to engage with vulnerable families, and other service providers.
7. Personal commitment to promoting equality, diversity and human rights in all aspects of service delivery and work within the BCHS Code of Conduct framework.
8. Demonstrated experience in working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
9. Working knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families 2005 Act and how this may impact on services provided.
10. Demonstrated ability to confidentially maintain accurate records in accordance with BCHS privacy and confidentiality procedures.
11. A current Driver's Licence.
12. A current Working with Children Check.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated experience in supervising undergraduate students and/or peers.
2. Intermediate to high level skills in Microsoft Office programs.
3. Evidence of previous ongoing professional development activity with a focus on children and families.
4. Experience in working with electronic consumer information management systems.

To obtain a copy of the Position Description and information on how to apply for this position go to www.bchs.com.au/careers or alternatively contact Human Resources on 03 5448 1600.

Applications MUST include a Cover Letter, Resume and Statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday 20 July 2018.

Job benefits and perks

• Salary Packaging
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Professional Development