Alfred Health
Alfred 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.
- Full Time Position until 10/01/2025 (80hrs per f/n) + ADO – part-time applicants will be considered
- Grade 2 sub acute Occupational Therapist Classification (VF6 - VF9)
- Located at Caulfield Hospital
- Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
About the Team
Alfred 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.
About the Role
This is a subacute role based at Caulfield Hospital in the home based service, Better at Home. Better at Home is a contemporary and growing inpatient bed substitution model, providing inpatient-level multi-disciplinary assessment and evidence based rehabilitation to patients with a wide variety of clinical presentations in their own home environment or community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and skilled occupational therapist to provide high quality assessment and management of clients in the Better at Home program. In this role, you will contribute to an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal patient care. Along with the clinical responsibilities in this role, you will provide supervision to OT staff and students, and contribute to quality improvement and research activities within the Occupational Therapy Service. Alfred Health’s Occupational Therapy Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team.
At Alfred Health, the Occupational Therapy service delivers a seven-day model of care and the incumbent in this role may be required to assist with weekend service provision on a periodic basis.
Skills and Experience Required
- A minimum of 3 years clinical experience in occupational therapy
- Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, and eligibility for OTA membership
- Clinical experience and knowledge of client-centred, occupation-based practice for client with acquired brain injury
- Demonstrated skills in both cognitive and physical assessment and intervention
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary team to provide high quality rehabilitation
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary team to provide high quality rehabilitation within a patient-centred, goal-directed framework
- Experience in supervision of junior staff and students is highly desirable
- Current Victorian Driver’s license
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 Anna Kennedy, Deputy Occupational Therapy Manager, on 0408 484 099 or [email protected].
Applications closing 11pm AEST, Sunday 8th September 2024.
Alfred 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: www.alfredhealth.org.au