Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - Community

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Career Opportunities: Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - Community (49003) Requisition ID 49003 - Posted - On Going Period (L) - On Going Full Time (FT) Reference Number: 49003: Occupational Therapist Grade 2 - CommunityEmployment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation, we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation for being community-minded, inclusive, and progressive is unmatched. The Role: Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Community Ongoing full-time position working 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly Accrued Day Off. We have an opportunity for a passionate Grade 2 Occupational Therapist within the Community Therapy team at Northern Health. This Grade 2 role provides Occupational Therapy services to patients/participants within the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP). These services support people living at home whose capacity for independent living is at risk or who are at risk of premature or inappropriate admission to long-term residential care. The CHSP service specifically provides home and community services for people aged 65 and over. The role also provides service to our Progressive Neurological Disease Clinic, including people with Motor Neurone Disease. The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist will be accountable for providing quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, and implementation of treatment plans, with an appropriate level of supervision. They will also assist with and lead in-service education and quality improvement initiatives. Supervision of Grade 1 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, and undergraduate Occupational Therapy Students is a requirement of this position. This role will be based primarily at Broadmeadows Hospital; however, the staff member may be required to travel and work across other Northern Health campuses and programs. The Occupational Therapy service at Northern Health prides itself on being inclusive, supportive, and committed to evidence-based practice. We are a team driven by positive patient outcomes and teamwork. The NH OT service employs over 100 staff and consistently strives to provide opportunities to support staff growth and development. The Northern Health Occupational Therapy department is committed to high levels of patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, regular supervision, and support of all staff. To be successful in this role you will have: Experience and good working knowledge of clients living within the community Proven ability to work well in a team Interest in working with over 65-year-olds A positive attitude towards lifelong learning Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. Please apply early as we may shortlist prior to the closing date and reserve the right to close the job early if sufficient applications are received. Applications close 21 March 2025 Why work at Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes: Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space State-of-the-art facilities and campus partnerships A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’ Access to salary packaging, EAP, and our online library For a glimpse of life at NH, click here. Work with us! Northern 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 Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds, are encouraged. All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to, influenza. #J-18808-Ljbffr