Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Community Rehabilitation Program

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.

• Ongoing role
• Part Time and Full Time applicants will be considered
• Grade 2 Occupational Therapist (VF6-VF9)
• Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program @ Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

• Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program provides Home and Centre Based rehabilitation as well as the Falls Clinic services.
• The service's focus is on the provision of goal-directed, community-based rehabilitation for clients following injury or hospitalisation.
• The Community Rehabilitation multidisciplinary team comprises physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, neuropsychologist, psychologist, allied health assistants, rehabilitation medicine doctor, registered nurses, pharmacist and social workers.

Position

• We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Community Rehabilitation team.
• As an Occupational Therapist within the Community Rehabilitation programs, you will provide goal-directed client-centred rehabilitation services to clients.
• The clinical caseload is varied, creating a fantastic opportunity to develop expertise in working with a broad range of clinical diagnoses.
• Along with the clinical responsibilities, you will provide supervision to OT and AHA staff as well as students.

Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program

• Minimum three years of clinical experience.
• Previous experience in a community setting is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice.
• Strong theoretical knowledge base and experience in areas of orthopaedics, neurology and gerontology.
• Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a broad range of clinical presentations.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge.
• Regular clinical and operational supervision.
• Focus on employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.
• Access to a range of professional development activities through the Community Rehabilitation Programs and the Occupational Therapy Department.
• Salary packaging.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Easy public transport access and discounted staff car parking.

If you would like further details, please contact Megan White (Senior OT) on 9076 7049 or David Harrower (Operations Lead) on 0419 770 237

Applications close 11pm on Sunday 12th May 2024.

Please note that we may interview and appoint before the closing date, so don't delay!

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