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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy

Grade 1, Year 3-7
Permanent Full Time
(80 hrs per fortnight) with ADO

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our professional Allied Health team at Wimmera Health Care Group. This permanent full time position is available immediately and includes working Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will provide acute, sub-acute, outpatient and community health services on a rotating basis in collaboration with other team members. The Occupational Therapist will deliver high quality evidence based clinical services as well as actively participating in quality and service improvement projects within the department. Professional Development is supported through regular in service education, professional support from colleagues and the provision of support to attend continuing education.

Key Selection Criteria include:

Essential:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Current Victorian driver’s licence
• Current Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check

Desirable:

• Membership of OT Australia
• Commitment to quality and evidence based practice
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound organisational and self management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development
• Commitment to rural health and working within a rural health organisation

Attractive benefits offered by the organisation include:

• Salary packaging,
• Professional development and education programs,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Comprehensive orientation program.
• Accrued Day Off (full time employees only)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment and join a reputable rural health service dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position view the Position Description and/or contact the person indicated below. Further information on Wimmera Health Care Group can be found on our website or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit by the Closing Date.

Wimmera Health Care Group (WHCG) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

WHCG encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: All applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working with Children check prior to commencement of employment.
Contact Person Kristen Coats
Contact Number (03) 5381 9333
Alternate Contact Person Anne Noonan
Alternate Contact Number (03) 5381 9333
Closing Date 21/04/2021
Position Description Occupational Therapist Gr1 1219.pdf

Wimmera Health Care Group