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Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 or 2

 Rural Allied Health Team, Shepparton

• Permanent Full Time
• 80 hours per fortnight (with monthly ADO)

 About GV Health

At GV Health we are so much more than a regional health service. As the largest employers in the region, we work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our people and community.

It is an exciting time to join our GV Health team! We are currently in the midst of an exciting $229 million transformation of our Graham Street site, which comprises of a five-storey Inpatient Unit building, expansion of our current theatre capacity, new Critical Care Unit, a state of-the-art Dialysis Unit and an extension of the current Emergency Department.

To find our more information about GV Health please visit http://www.gvhealth.org.au/

About the team

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.

About the role

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 based programs
• Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions
• Participate in student training programs
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiative

A comprehensive orientation program is available, along with supervision and support opportunities.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with:

• 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 of the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within home, group and community settings
• Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care

Our offer to you:

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to help create some important work/life balance
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding reward and recognition program

Applications close: 17 March 2021

For further information and to apply, please visit our website

http://www.gvhealth.org.au/careers/current-vacancies/