Occupational Therapist
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and patient-centred Grade 2 Occupational Therapist to join the Western Health at Home teams working within the GEM at Home and Community Based Transition Care Program services. Full-time and part-time applications will be considered.
The successful applicant will work in partnership with a strongly committed team to shape the provision, service development and implementation of high quality and efficient care to patients in the home environment.
To be successful in the role you must have:
- Advanced clinical skills and minimum 2 years’ experience in an Occupational Therapy clinical practice role, along with current registration with AHPRA and eligibility for membership of relevant professional association.
- Experience/qualification in aged care and/or community based Occupational Therapy
- Be able to independently to provide and shape a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to clients of varied diagnostic groups, whilst also working collaboratively within MDT to meet the needs of the client and service.
- Be responsible for managing a portfolio and quality improvement projects in line with Western Health’s strategic business plan.
- Model professional leadership, be able to prioritise tasks, work autonomously, problemsolve and self-manage competing demands.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- A current Victorian driver’s licence and agreeable to undergo a police check
About Western Health’s Community Based Transition Care Program:
The Western Health Community Based Transition Care Program is goal oriented, time-limited and targets older people at the conclusion of a hospital episode who have been identified as requiring low-level therapy in their in own home. Specifically, the program allows time, resources and support in a non-hospital environment for patients to complete the restorative process, optimise functional capacity and finalise and access longer-term care arrangements.
About Western Health’s GEM at Home Program:
The GEM at Home service provides patients with an alternative option to hospital based rehabilitation by offering holistic interdisciplinary assessment and care for older people with complex, chronic or multiple health conditions within their own home environment rather than in hospital.
The GEM at Home service aims to:
- Improve the patient experience by allowing them to receive care in the comfort of their own home
- Assist patients to achieve their care goals and best possible level of health and function
- Promote and support safe and early discharge from inpatient settings
For any questions about the role please contact:
Community Transition Care Program Service Manager
Kathryn Barker
0481 093 034
GEM at Home Service Managers
Phan Tong / Catherine Davey
0403 675 493
Applications close at 11:59pm on 30 December 2024
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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