Occupational Therapist (Grade 2), Inpatient Trauma/SpinalDevelop your specialist subacute clinical trauma/spinal rehabilitation, leadership, and service development knowledge & skillsWork in a collaborative multidisciplinary team in a geographical environment supporting your lifestyleFull time, 12-month parental leave backfill position available.About Barwon HealthBarwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.About the roleWe are seeking applications for a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to:Join our specialist team of trauma/spinal OTs to provide high quality occupational therapy rehabilitation services to subacute rehabilitation clients and supervise junior staff and students.This inpatient trauma/spinal rehabilitation role includes a 1:4 Saturday service requirement with associated benefits including penalty rate pay and an extra week of annual leave for working >10 weekend shifts pa.Work full time, as a member of our interprofessional, collaborative IRC South wing and Subacute Trauma/Spinal rehabilitation stream team.We offer you:Senior Clinician Occupational Therapy supervisor with trauma/spinal expertise who will provide support, mentoring and professional development.Engagement with a large passionate and committed team of Barwon Health Occupational Therapists (over 160 staff)A strong culture of student education, clinical research and innovationStrong interdisciplinary model of care.All the benefits of working in a large public health organisation including access to salary packaging, professional supervision, paid leave entitlements, interdisciplinary team working and internal access to a wide range of internal clinical, supervision and leadership training and open doors to many other job opportunities.About youA clear and respectful communicator and team worker.Proficient subacute clinical trauma/spinal rehabilitation knowledge and skills.Passionate commitment to evidence-based practice, consumer focussed care and accountable for providing a high quality serviceAbility to critically analyse own performance and acknowledge responsibility for your own learningExcellent leadership skills to advocate for consumers and support junior staff.Role model a resilient, optimistic & flexible approach to prepare for the challenges that public healthcare is facing both now and, in the years to come.Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.About the cultureThe Occupational Therapy team are part of Barwon Health's wider Allied Health department and integrated into many service programs across the continuum of care. We are a supportive group with expert senior clinicians and occupational therapy management leading the way. With our inclusive and collaborative approach to our profession and your career, we encourage you to engage in research opportunities, work on specific projects and take part in specialised professional development. Our people are devoted to caring for the community, we take pride in the exceptional patient care we provide and enjoy the fun camaraderie from the supportive people we work with.Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfactionA vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramWide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
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