Acute Occupational Therapist - Locum
Acute Hospital OT role available with a close knit, friendly allied health team as part of a busy regional health service.
Summary about this job
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
Company: Austra Health
Location: Mildura & Murray
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: + Salary Sacrifice, Paid Holidays, CPD
Phone: +61-2-3271-1271
Fax: +61-8-1125-7917
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Detail information about job Acute Occupational Therapist - Locum . Terms and conditions vacancy
- Urgent locum role starting ASAP with 4 to 8 weeks of work
- Manage a varied caseload of patients from general medicine to community rehab
- Stay in on site, free accommodation in beautiful regional Vic
In Summary
The role is an Occupational Therapy position within a busy department at regional health service based in North West Victoria. They provide a wide range of health services including aged, ambulatory acute and sub-acute services to patients of the local and surrounding communities.
Caseloads can actually vary however access to community work, acute ward work, sub-acute and rehabilitation is available so there is a great chance for some real variety in the role.
What does an average day look like?
An average day is likely to start with team meetings and catch ups with the rest of the team to manage the days work. There is a well-established and Multi-Disciplinary team of staff within the allied health department so it’s expected you’d be working with Physiotherapists, OT’s and other health professionals, liaising with them all depending on each specific patient.
What sort of patients will I be working with?
As a public health service the patient base will be very varied. Each patient will of course be different so the hands on work could involve everything from complex neurological cases through to orthopaedic rehabilitation and ICU.
The catchment area for the health service is quite large being one of the only tertiary public health service sin the area. Residents of the geographical area rely on the health service for access to pretty much everything.
Where is it?
The service is located in the North West of Victoria in a busy regional town on the river. A great spot with a lovely country feel.
Those who aren’t local can benefit from local accommodation that is within walking distance of the hospital and is available for a small weekly fee if you are interested in joining the service on a shorter term basis.
What do I get?
- Flexible roles with between 4 and 8 weeks of work available
- Structured and flexible working hours with no weekend work
- Guaranteed contract length and employment
- A varied patient base and supportive allied health team
- Inclusion and support in the local community
Do I qualify?
As long as you have:
- Experience as an OT, AHPRA registration and work rights for Australia
Then yes you do. If you’d like to learn more about whether the role might work for you specifically then please ask. Happy to help.
Feel free to get in touch for more information.
To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. If you require further information, please contact Matthew Quinn on 03 9864 6001.
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