Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Acquired Brain InjuryAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.Position Details:Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (VF6 - VF9)PermanentFull Time - 80 hours per fortnight with ADOBased at Caulfield HospitalGreat Staff Benefits!Opportunity to work in a supportive organisation with opportunities for personal growth, development in ABI clinical practice and career progression.The Occupational Therapy Department at Alfred Health operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets. Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service is comprised of a 42-bed inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service and a 4-bed transitional living service.Benefits of Working Within the Occupational Therapy Department:The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge.Access to regularly scheduled PD opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.A commitment to developing staff clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills with a focus on promoting personal development and career progression and providing opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.The Role:We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and skilled occupational therapist to provide high quality assessment and intervention to patients with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). The role is within the ABI Rehabilitation service at Caulfield Hospital, with opportunities to rotate across the Inpatient ABI Rehabilitation Unit, the ABI Community Rehabilitation Service, and Transitional Living Service. Your work will be primarily in the areas of occupation-focused cognitive, motor, sensory, psycho-social and discharge interventions. In this role, you will contribute to an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal patient care. Along with the clinical responsibilities in this role, you will provide supervision to OT staff and students, and have the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and research activities within the ABI Rehabilitation Service. As an Alfred Health grade 2 OT, you will have access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development, and be part of a friendly and supportive team. This position may also extend to offer the unique opportunity of supporting sub-acute inpatient activity across other clinical areas and Alfred Health sites (Caulfield, Alfred, Sandringham).Skills and Experience Required:A minimum of 3 years clinical experience in occupational therapy.Clinical experience and knowledge of client-centred, occupation-based practice for clients with acquired brain injury.Demonstrated skills in both cognitive and physical assessment and intervention.Experience working within an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality rehabilitation.Experience in supervision of junior staff or students is highly desirable.Staff Benefits:Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia.Discounted Health Insurance and well-being benefits.Car Parking (subject to availability).Close to shops and transport.If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV. If you have any questions about the role please contact Laura De Lacy, Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist on tel 9076 7423 or ******. Applications close at 11 pm Sunday, 24 November 2024.Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.About the companyThe Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria.
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