• Occupational Therapist (Grade 1 or 2) • Fixed Term Part-Time 0.5 FTE (2.5 days per week) • Position Available up to June 27, 2025 • Classification- Grade 1 & 2 Year 1- 4* Who We Are and What We Stand For Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people.Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative .We are One Peninsula Health.What You Will Be Doing The Transition Care Program is seeking an experienced, innovative and flexible individual to work as a member of the TCP Occupational Therapy team.The program is a jointly funded program (DHS/Commonwealth) and it aims to assist frail aged patients reach their maximum functioning capacity and to help determine their long term care arrangements.TCP will be operating its 85 beds in the Community in 2025, offering scope for clinicians to enhance their experience along the care continuum.There may be some flexibility for residential based work as part of this position.In this role you will be a key member of a Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who work closely together to assist their clients to achieve their goals and remain in the Community.The TCP OT works with eligible clients providing comprehensive assessment and goal directed care planning to maximise independence and safety in the home and community.The TCP OT is involved in specialist recommendations regarding assistive equipment and home modifications; offering holistic support and education to clients and their carers; joint Physiotherapy/Allied Health Assistant sessions and working with the MDT on Complex Discharge planning.Flexible working environment with options to do some work from home Great varied caseload in the home-based setting – no getting stuck in an clinic room or on a ward Opportunity to develop higher level prioritisation, delegation and caseload management skills Great multidisciplinary supportive team Access to regular clinical supervision Opportunity to supervise Allied health Assistants and Occupational Therapy students.Laptop and mobile phone provided Access to fleet vehicles 5 weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata for part time) For further information please refer to the Position Description What You Need We anticipate you will have: Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (through AHPRA).Experience as an Occupational Therapist with sound understanding of aged care issues and processes.A strong interest in working with clients in their home and/or community environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving.Current drivers' licence What Next If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.If you have any specific questions about the advertised position please contact the Hiring Manager listed below.****** The closing date for this advertisement is 26th November 2024 Additional Requirements Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people.We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:?https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/? *Please refer to salary circular for ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 – 2026 for salary range.Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.