Grade 1 Occupational Therapist - Rotational

Australia Job Openings

Alfred Health

Melbourne

FULL TIME

October 12, 2024

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.
2 x FIXED TERM GRADE 1 ROTATIONAL POSITIONS - until Jan 2025

Immediate start available
Full Time (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
Occupational Therapist Grade 1 Classification (VE8-VF3)
Alfred Health Sites - likely commencing in the subacute service at Caulfield Hospital
Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

Alfred Health Occupational Therapy Service
Alfred Health - Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health's strategic goals and operational performance targets.
The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the provision of high-quality, evidence-based care, and strongly values professional development and clinical supervision. Clinical service provision is focused on inpatient acute, rehabilitation and aged care streams, for diverse patient populations including emergency, general medicine, surgical, orthopaedic, neurological, trauma, spinal, amputee and burns/plastics speciality units.
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 your clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing the opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs.
Access to Salary Packaging.

About the Role
We currently have two exciting opportunities for experienced Grade 1 Occupational Therapists to become a valued member of our welcoming and supportive team at Alfred Health. They will be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy Services within a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency. The successful applicants will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to patients. This role offers a valuable and unique opportunity to gain clinical experience in a range of settings and clinical areas/settings and first-hand exposure to a patient's journey through the entire continuum of care. The Alfred Health Occupational Therapy rotations are across a range of clinical areas in acute, subacute (rehabilitation and aged care) and community/home-based settings across all sites. The positions available are likely to commence in our subacute service at Caulfield Hospital.
At Alfred Health's Occupational Therapy Service, we offer regular clinical supervision and avenues for continuous professional development, ensuring a dynamic and fulfilling career path for our dedicated therapists. 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 & Experience

Grade 1 classification
B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT prac or recognised equivalent
Full Registration held with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA)
Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership)
Core clinical Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention skills
Effective interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work well within a team environment and relate to medical, nursing and allied health staff, patients and families
Recent experience working in acute or subacute inpatient services (and/or relevant experience as a student) is desirable

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 Pro Sport 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 anna.kennedy@alfred.org.au.
Applications closing 11pm AEST, Sunday 27th October 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

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