Occupational Therapist - Grade 3 (open to experienced grade 2)

Goulburn Valley Health

Shepparton, VIC
Contract
Full-time

19 days ago

Reference Number: 775Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Grade 3)
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full Time until Feb 2025Hours per Fortnight: 80
Location: Graham StreetClosing Date: 4/6/2024About 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.Click to find out more information about GV Health and our services.Click to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.Our RegionGreat things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region:About the Role:In this role, you will be joining a close-knit and social multidisciplinary team which services our health service. As part of the team, you will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services to in-patients across the sub-acute units, with possible opportunities to provide services to the acute units at times. You will provide specialist assessment, treatment and discharge planning to admitted patients in the Rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation and Management, Palliative Care and Sub-acute in the Home services.This role is open to experienced Grade 2's looking to build leadership skills and transition to a Grade 3 role within a supportive environment.This scope of this role will include aspects such as:

Provision of person-centred, evidence-based care
Leadership and support for the OT team
Collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams to support achievement of patient-focused goals
Engagement in and facilitation of a robust professional development program and supervision
Leadership of continuous quality improvement activities
Supervision of students and junior staff

For our newly appointed staff we offer a range of incentives as follows:

Relocation and interim accommodation support for successfully relocating staff as a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist
Structured clinical supervision, Professional Development (PD) and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
Community Connector 1:1 relocation consultant support assisting where applicable with finding housing, childcare/education, partner employment, social groups & integration into our community
Intrastate up to $2,500 relocation incentives
Interstate up to $5,000 relocation incentives
International up to $8,000 relocation incentives
Accommodation allowance up to $350/week for 10 weeks or accommodation provided in GV Health allied health unit for up to 10 weeks (dependent on availability and employee requirements)
Up to $2000 PD support after 6 months successful probation period
Paid PD leave - up to 7 days annually, accumulative over 2 years, conference and/or study leave as per usual GV Health approval processes)

Position Description: Grade 3:Grade 2:Why work at GV Health?

Free

to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community * Generous
, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

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 are encouraged.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. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.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.

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