Employment Details
* Employment Type: Casual
* Hours per fortnight: 0
* Job Category: Other Professionals - Occupational Therapy
* Req Id: 1672
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We offer a supportive environment for occupational therapists to grow, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and work within an innovative public health service focused on positive regional change.
About The Role
We are seeking applications from Grade 2 and experienced Grade 1 occupational therapists to join our community of over 150 occupational therapists and work across the continuum of care in clinical specialties suited to their experience.
* Settings include acute, inpatient rehabilitation, community rehabilitation, community health, child and family health and mental health settings in the clinical specialties of orthopaedics, surgery, medicine, neuro rehabilitation, geriatric evaluative management (GEM), trauma, paediatrics & mental health.
* Each Grade 1 is supported in one of our 12 rotations by a dedicated experienced Grade 2 for supervision, joint sessions and training to build foundational knowledge, skills and confidence.
* Grade 2 occupational therapists lead their work area and are supported by expert clinical, student educator, education & training and research senior clinicians for supervision, joint sessions, specialty training, student supervision and allied health leadership training.
* Inclusion in a weekend and public holiday roster in bed based services with additional financial rewards and pay and leave for weekend work.
What We Offer
* Dedicated senior occupational therapist supervisor providing support, mentoring and on-the-job professional development.
* Engagement with a large passionate and committed team of over 150 staff.
* A strong culture of student education, clinical research and innovation.
* Strong collaborative interdisciplinary model of care.
* All benefits of working in a large public health organisation including salary packaging, professional supervision, paid leave entitlements, interdisciplinary team working and internal access to a wide range of clinical, supervision and leadership training and other job opportunities.
About You
* A clear and respectful communicator and consumer advocate.
* Experienced in delivery of collaborative team-based healthcare.
* Passionate commitment to evidence-based practice, consumer-focused care and accountable for providing a high-quality service.
* Excellent leadership skills to advocate for consumers and support junior staff.
* Ability to critically analyse own performance and acknowledge responsibility for your own learning.
* A flexible and optimistic 'can do' approach with responsive organisational skills.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction.
* A vibrant staff wellbeing programme and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
* Extensive professional development opportunities.
* Attractive salary packaging benefits.
* Living expenses capped at $9,010.
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.
Additional Information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au.
All Appointments Are Subject To
* Satisfactory Police Record Check.
* Immunisation Status Clearance.
* Working with Children Check (if applicable).
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact
Contact person: Melissa Mew
Email: melissa.mew@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5447
Contact person: Angela McLoughlan
Email: Angela.Mcloughlan@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 0862
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