Occupational Therapist, SHEPPARTON

About the Position

Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 Rural Allied Health Team, SheppartonPermanent Full Time80 hours per fortnight About GV HealthAt GV Health we are so much more than a regional health service. As the largest employers in the region, we work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our people and community.It is an exciting time to join our GV Health team! We are currently in the midst of an exciting $229 million transformation of our Graham Street site, which comprises of a five-storey Inpatient Unit building, expansion of our current theatre capacity, new Critical Care Unit, a state of-the-art Dialysis Unit and an extension of the current Emergency Department.To find our more information about GV Health please visit About the teamCome and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team RAHT, a team with a well renowned supportive workplace culture with an opportunity to work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists. You will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home based settings, making a true difference to our client's independence and well-being. There is no nursing home work.About the roleThe Occupational Therapist will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home and clinic settingsWork with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at homeDevelop goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local communityComplete equipment prescriptions, home modifications, advise on pressure care management/ seating, develop in home and community based therapy based programsWork with a diverse range of clients and health conditionsParticipate in student training programsParticipate in service development and quality improvement initiativeA comprehensive orientation program is available, along with supervision and support opportunities.We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with:Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility for membership of professional associationCurrent registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA as an Occupational TherapistKnowledge and experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within home, group and community settingsKnowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community careOur offer to you:Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure membershipsFlexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to help create some important work/life balanceProfessional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goalsSocial club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discountsOur CREATE Outstanding reward and recognition programClosing:17 and to please visit our website