Grampians Health exists to serve our communities across the Grampians region, providing complete care as close as possible to people's homes.Attention final year Occupational Therapy students: Grampians Health Horsham is excited to announce applications are open for our highly desirable bursary position. The bursary position offers $3500 of financial support and provides you with a direct pathway into our exceptional grade one rotational program.Occupational Therapist - Final Year Bursary PositionFixed term full time contract (12 Months)80 hours per fortnight (with monthly ADO)Grampians Health Horsham currently has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Grade One Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our dedicated team in early 2025. This role is part of our rotational program providing an opportunity to work in many programs, including acute, inpatient rehabilitation, community rehabilitation and community programs. Clinical specialties and streams include orthopaedics, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, general medicine, surgical and paediatrics.You will be supported by a diverse, cross-campus team including senior Occupational Therapists, experienced clinical supervisors and a dedicated OT Junior Workforce Manager. Become part of a large and progressive regional public health service with great conditions and a secure work environment. We offer a highly supportive, and friendly team, with regular supervision, a fortnightly peer learning program for the Grade One OT team, and tailored career development pathways.The Grampians Health OT Department is a compassionate and collaborative team with a positive workplace culture. You will have the chance to build strong relationships with other graduates in the multidisciplinary team, with many social and extra-curricular opportunities, including regular OT Department events.Bursary Agreement and EligibilityWe are offering a bursary agreement to an Occupational Therapy student who is in their final year of studies. The bursary agreement provides financial support up to $3,500 to reimburse for costs associated with study (e.g., course fees, laptop, textbooks, etc). The successful bursary position will be awarded a 1 year contract full time position at Grampians Health - Horsham, as a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist commencing in January 2025. At the completion of the 1 year fixed term position, ongoing permanent positions may be available.Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:Enrolled in the final year of an accredited Occupational Therapy degree.A demonstrated interest in rural public health.Prepared to commit to at least 12 months service at Grampians Health - Horsham following the completion of qualifications.Successful applicants will be eligible to apply for the Department of Health Occupational Therapy Student Grants Program. Grants are available to the value of $15,000 to support graduates to move, settle and integrate into rural and regional communities.Interested?Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Kristen Coats - Deputy Manager Occupational Therapy (West) on (03) 5381 9*** for a confidential discussion.About Grampians HealthGrampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.Diversity and InclusionAll appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
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