Occupational Therapist

• Ongoing, Part-Time 0.4 FTE with potential to increase

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Occupational Therapist role sits within the Healthy Communities team and plays a crucial part in providing specialised care within a multidisciplinary service. The role will utilise an Occupational Therapist’s clinical knowledge and experience to care for a range of individuals across our Acute and Residential care services. 

The position may be responsible for Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate student supervision. The Occupational Therapist will also be expected to develop and implement continued Quality improvement activity to facilitate best practice in service provisions for all consumers accessing Alpine Health Services.  

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Occupational Therapist maintains the following primary responsibilities:

• Provide best practice, evidence based occupational therapy services across all care settings
• Manage an appropriate clinical load across all settings, liaising with family/carer, nursing staff, allied health professionals, assistants and medical practitioners to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to care 
• Work independently to conduct thorough assessment, care and management of consumers to maximise the functional independence, health, safety and quality of life
• Develop person centred care plans tailored to each consumer’s unique needs and goals
• Be involved in Health Promotion Activities and programs as required
• Supervise Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate students as appropriate
• Participate in clinical supervision and continued professional development
• Participate in case review and other related safety and quality assurance and clinical governance activities in accordance with Alpine Health’s policies and procedures
• Conduct in-service education sessions and be available for consultation of relevant Occupational Therapy matters

OUR REGION

Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria. We are in the heart of Alpine country and boast skiing, scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek. We are close to world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet regions. We are only 40-60 minutes form the regional centres of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available. If you have relocated permanently, you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Support for our diverse workforce

APPLYING FOR THE ROLE

• All applications are to be submitted via Jobs | Alpine Health
• Enquiries can be made via hr@alpinehealth.org.au
• Please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description
• Applications are assessed upon receipt & close Monday 24th February 2025