Job Title: Occupational Therapist Grade 1 or 2
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per Fortnight: 76 or 80 with a monthly Accrued Day Off
Location: Community Health, Shepparton
Contact: Jenelle Gannon/Denise Leyden on (Option 4) or /
ANZCO code 252411 - open to suitably qualified overseas applicants in line with eligibility criteria
Salary Range: $76,544 - $107,036 pa
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including:
* Intrastate (over 100kms) - up to $2,500
* Interstate - up to $5,000
* Overseas - up to $8,000
Accommodation Support:
* Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or
* 10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available)
Recruitment bonus:
This role is eligible for an Allied Health recruitment bonus between $2,500 - $5,000. The bonus will be paid on completion of a successful six month probationary period and applies to new employees at GV Health only.
About the role:
Come and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT), a team with a well-renowned supportive workplace culture with an opportunity to work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists. You will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home-based settings, making a true difference to our client's independence and well-being. There is no nursing home work.
The team is an established and progressive multi-disciplinary team which includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants.
The Occupational Therapist will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:
* Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home and clinic settings
* Work with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home
* Develop goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local community
* Complete equipment prescriptions, home modifications, advise on pressure care management/seating, develop in-home and community-based therapy programs
* Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions
* Participate in student training programs
* Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives
A comprehensive orientation program is available, along with supervision and support opportunities.
We are looking for:
* Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional association
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist
* Knowledge and experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within home, group and community settings, including home modifications and prescription of assistive technology
* Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care
* A clear/satisfactory National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening (NDIS) Check upon commencement
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.