Job title: Occupational Therapist – Grade 2 (Subacute)
Company: Alfred Health
Job description: Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Grade 2 Occupational Therapist – The Alfred Parklands Subacute Ward
- Permanent ongoing
- Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight with ADO
- Based at The Alfred
- Great Staff Benefits!
- Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development in clinical practice and career progression
The Occupational Therapy Department at Alfred HealthAlfred Health – Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets. The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include:
- The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge.
- Access to regularly scheduled PD opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
- A commitment to developing staff clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
- A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.
The RoleWe are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and skilled occupational therapist to provide high quality assessment and intervention to patients in a newly developed subacute ward based at the acute site, The Alfred. The Occupational Therapists will provide high-quality assessment and intervention to promote occupational performance, contribute to timely progression of care and facilitation of discharge pathways to home and the community for these patients. In this role, you will contribute to an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal patient care. Grade 2 clinicians have an important role in leading various teaching/training and quality improvement activities across the Occupational Therapy Service, and will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of junior Occupational Therapy staff, Allied Health Assistants and/or undergraduate students. This position may also extend to offer the unique opportunity of supporting sub-acute inpatient activity across other clinical areas and Alfred Health sites (Caulfield, Alfred, Sandringham). At Alfred Health, the Occupational Therapy service delivers a seven-day model of care. The incumbent in this position may be required to work one weekend shift on a periodic basis to assist progression of care and clinical service delivery at the acute site.Experience/Qualifications
- B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent.
- Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in Occupational Therapy.
- Clinical experience and knowledge of client-centred, occupation-based practice within a subacute setting
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary team with highly profficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in supervision of junior staff or students is highly desirable
Benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.
Any queries please contact Karen Roberts, Occupational Therapy Manager, on 0419 106 099 or k.roberts@alfred.org.au.
Applications closing Wednesday, 22nd Jan 2025Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website:
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Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:37:42 GMT
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