8 days ago, from East Grampians Health Services
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services to our community, including the opportunity to work within the paediatric program. Commencement January 2025.
About Us East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships. We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health-related services. EGHS is only a short 2-hour trip up the highway from Melbourne or Geelong and a stone's-throw away from the Grampians National Park.
East Grampians Health Service aims to meet the needs of the community by offering a vast array of services based at the community health centre in Ararat. We also offer outreach services to Willaura, 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 our acute and residential aged care patients. Our community health centre also hosts specialty clinics such as consulting suites for our visiting surgeons and maternal child and health.
What we Offer About the Role The occupational therapy department consists of 3 Occupational Therapists and access to AHA support. This position would suit either an Occupational Therapist experienced in working with community/paediatric clients or a new graduate. If a new graduate was successful, they would be provided with external supports and professional development opportunities to enable them to fulfill this work.
There are opportunities for additional training that will be tailored to your needs and preferences. Options may include specific professional development, multidisciplinary training, attendance at professional conferences, and clinical supervision. Access to quality improvement and research opportunities are also provided.
About You Hold tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy Current AHPRA registration Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police, Working With Children, and NDIS Checks).
For more information please contact Christine Perry, Allied Health Manager on 03 5352 9***.
The Position Description can be viewed and downloaded by selecting 'Position Description' below.
To apply please select 'Apply online' and complete as requested.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up-to-date resume including two business referees by close of business Monday 9 December 2024.
East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.
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