Posted:
8/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Grade 2 Occupational Therapist
Opportunities for part time, fixed term contract:
16 hours per week, fixed term 16 September 2024 to 14 March 2025
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Friendly and dynamic team
About the Role
Opportunity to join St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne in a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist role within the Transition Care Team. You will provide high quality occupational therapy services; supporting assessment, intervention and discharge planning.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outcomes that are determined by client care plans and goals.
Applications from current grade two occupational therapists or suitably experienced grade one occupational therapists will be considered. Relevant postgraduate qualifications would also be highly regarded.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic occupational therapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, patient centred care and continuous improvement.
Classifications for this position will range from VF6 – VF9 ($88,467 - $101,691 per annum, pro rata for part time)
Duties include
Provide high quality and evidence-based person centred care to clients admitted within the Transition Care Program
Work in collaboration with others by communicating client assessment and treatment outcomes effectively with other team members, and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.
Actively participate in staff and student supervision, professional development and performance review
Provide clinical direction to; and contribute to the skill development of the Allied Health Assistants.
Develop and promote new initiatives regarding service provision.
Your Contribution
Consolidated skills in Occupation based assessment and treatment
AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist
Well-developed communication skills and a passion for the development of yourself, and others.
Commitment to providing evidence-based practice
Enjoyment of working in multidisciplinary teams
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a health care setting
Current national criminal history check or willing to obtain
What we offer
A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
About Transition Care Program
The Transition Care Program is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State and Territories. St Vincent’s Transition Care Program is resourced to follow the client through the service system and avoid unnecessary extension of hospital admissions and/or premature admission to residential care. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide short-term support and active management for older people at the interface of the acute/subacute and residential aged care sectors.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Contact the number below for a copy of the position description. Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Respectfully, no agencies please
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care