Grade 2 level role 6 month contract or permanent 2 hours from Melbourne Experienced Community Occupational Therapist required for this regional hospital, just two hours from Melbourne. Ideally you will be an experienced clinician who is able to confidently carry a caseload and offer support to the junior OTs on the team. There is a 6 month contract or permanent role available. Ideally to start in March/April. Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract. Open to experienced Grade 1 clinicians looking to take a step up. The caseload involves: Working with the frail aged and people with a disability to maximise independence at home. Working with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home Developing goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local community Collaborating with other clinicians in the RAHT team to offer holistic care to clients referred Working with a diverse range of clients and health conditions. Working across funding streams such as HACC PYP, CHSP & possibly the NDIS (minimal, if any) Opportunity to work with Allied Health Assistants to undertake client care programs and equipment trials. Primarily home based work with some opportunity for clinic appts. Ideally you will have experience across: Home modifications, knowledge of Australian Building Standards Assistive technology/equipment prescription Scooter assessments, Wheelchair prescription Familiar with funding schemes such as Geat2GO and SWEP Community Additional info: Access to 11 fleet vehicles for work purposes including range of SUV’s, wagons & sedans Access to a laptop for work purposes which can be taken out of the office on home visits Access to smart phones with data plans which can be used as a Wi-Fi hotpots to connect back to the organisations network for work purposes Growing team with the opportunity to work with Allied Health Assistants to help undertaken therapy programs Enjoy Free welcome to the community program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance Paid parental leave Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts Our monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program To apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael – Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on or email My contactable days are Monday – Friday. If you need to contact me over the weekend, please send an email. Register today for information on all of our vacancies. View all our vacancies here:
