East Grampians Health Service aims to meet the needs of the community by offering a vast array of services to the community in Ararat. They offer outreach services to Willaura as well as the Bush Nursing Centres in Lake Bolac and Elmhurst. Our services include Dental, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Speech Pathology, Dietetics, Diabetes Education and Social Work. These services support other clinical areas including their acute and residential aged care patients. The community health centre also hosts speciality clinics such as consulting suites for visiting surgeons and Maternal Child Health Nurses.
Latitude Recruitment is seeking a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist on behalf of East Grampians Health Service. In this position you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver Occupational Therapy services within the health service and in the community. You will be given a diverse case load and professional development opportunities are on offer.
This is a full-time position based in Ararat, 2.5 hour drive from Melbourne.
To be successful in this position you will have:
● Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and holding current registration with AHPRA
● Ability to contribute and practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
● Demonstrated knowledge of varied methods of assessment, treatment and evaluation within Occupational Therapy practice
● Ability to manage a clinical caseload effectively
● Highly proficient in the use of a range of computer software programs including Microsoft Office
● Current drivers licence
● Immunisation requirements (annually)
● Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
● Current and valid Police Clearance
● Current NDIS Check, or willingness to obtain one
● Understanding of rural community living and potential impacts of this on Occupational Therapy practice is highly desirable
What is on offer:
● Supported by experienced Allied Health Assistants
● Access to supervision if required
● Personal and professional development opportunities on offer
● Generous salary packaging benefits
● Assistance with relocation and accommodation is available
● Sponsorship for the right applicant
● Only a 2.5 hour commute from Melbourne by car or train
To express your interest in this position please attach your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience, for a confidential discussion or a copy of the PD please email [email protected] or phone 0421 006 353