Occupational Therapist Grade 1 - Caulfield Community Health Service
1. Full Time Permanent (80 hours per fortnight with ADO)
2. Will consider part time hours
3. Grade 1 Occupational Therapist, VE8-VF3
4. Salary Range: $67,849 - $82,539
5. Location: Caulfield Hospital - Caulfield Community Health Service
6. Great Staff Benefits!
Department
The Caulfield Community Health Service (CCHS) is co-located on the Caulfield Hospital site, and provides a range of clinical and health promotion services for people of all ages who live, work or study within the local community. These multi-disciplinary services are provided in the centre, community, home or via Telehealth. Following assessment, the work will largely involve equipment prescription, home modifications, and referral and liaison with other services to increase or maintain independence, and reduce risk in the home. The majority of the clients will be over 65 and referred via My Aged Care under the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapy position will sit within the Adult Health team and you will:
7. Provide comprehensive assessments, recommendations and ongoing OT services to clients living at home.
8. Develop and implement person centred care plans
9. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to client support
10. Liaise with relevant agencies to coordinate, facilitate and communicate client treatment and outcomes. This could include local councils and contractors to facilitate installation of home modifications, and equipment suppliers
11. Demonstrate an understanding of pathways within the health care system in order to help facilitate appropriate care and advocate for clients with complex care needs (e.g. My Aged Care, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages)
Qualifications / Experience Required
12. Degree in Occupational Therapy
13. Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and adherence to continuing professional development requirements
14. Registration with the State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP)
15. At least two years of experience including demonstrated occupational therapy clinical experience relevant to the community health sector
16. Experience in home modifications and equipment prescription
17. Current Victorian drivers licence
Staff Benefits
18. Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
19. Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
20. Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
21. Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
22. Access to health and wellbeing incentives
23. Discounted health insurance