Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Outreach Services
• Several Limited Term Positions Available – Contract Lengths of 5 to 12 Months
• Generous salary packaging, low-cost car parking and 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata)
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations (Community Health - All Sites)
• Classification Range: Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Year 1 - 4 (VF6 - VF9)*
• Salary: $1701.00 - $1955.00 per full time week
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Allied Health Outreach Grade 2 Occupational Therapist works with eligible consumers under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC), providing comprehensive assessment and goal directed care planning to maximise independence and safety in the home and community. The Allied Health Outreach Occupational Therapist is involved in specialist recommendations regarding assistive equipment and home modifications; offering holistic support and education to clients and their carers; the delivery of episodic care and management of referrals to appropriate services and programs. Clinicians may be involved in group work with clients attending chronic disease management groups in the Early Intervention in Chronic Disease Program. Assessment and consultation services to other Community Health and Social Support Groups are also an integral part of the role.
This position is based across all Peninsula Health, Community Health sites.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Registration with the Occupational Therapy board of Australia (via AHPRA).
- Understanding of client self-management principles, the Commonwealth Reablement Model and Victorian Active Service Model.
- Sound knowledge of current Occupational Therapy theory and practice.
- A strong interest in working with clients in their home and/or community environment.
What we offer
- Multiple limited term opportunities available (full time and part time until early 2025).
- 5 weeks of annual leave (per year).
- Access to regular clinical supervision.
- Laptop and mobile phone provided.
- Access to fleet vehicles.
Next Steps
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For any questions about the role please feel welcome to contact Nikki Matthews on 0438 666 194 or Jessica Rowe 0418 542 564.
Please Note: Applications close 9th September 2024
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.
We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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