2 positions
1. 12 month Maternity Leave Locum 1.0eft – Inpatient Rehabilitation
2. Permanent Position 1.0eft (negotiable) – Community Rehabilitation
We are currently seeking experienced Occupational Therapists to join our Allied Health Programs. Successful applicants will be responsible for the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within a multidisciplinary team within our Rehabilitation Programs, and play an active role in the ongoing development of these services.
The successful applicants will have:
* Demonstrated experience in rehabilitation
* Experience in staff supervision
* Commitment to evidence based practice
*Ability to work independently& in a collaborative manner.
Essential:
Bachelor of Applied Science (OT) or equivalent qualifications
Eligibility for membership of AAOT and Acc OT
Current valid Motor Vehicle Licence
The Occupational Therapy department is currently staffed by 9 Occupational Therapists. These staff work across most of the Allied Health Programs; Acute, Community Rehabilitation, HACC Rural Allied Health Team and Inpatient rehabilitation. We have a structured supervision system for our Grade 1 staff, and each Grade 2 plays a role in the provision of this supervision. Within our senior therapists there is an informal system for supervision, with an as needed approach. The Occupational Therapy service has a communication structure that provides professional development and support.
The Occupational Therapists get together weekly for a Departmental meeting. This meeting time is structured to include in-servicing, business, and quality activities. Once monthly there is also an Allied Health Meeting.
Albury Wodonga Health - Wodonga Campus has a commitment to providing professional development opportunities and support for all staff. Salary and conditions of employment will be according to the Health Professional Services Award. Former Victorian Public Sector employees who have taken VDP/ERP packages may be ineligible to apply.
Requests for an application package and enquiries regarding this position should be directed in the first instance to Jayne Bryant on 02) 60517400.
Applications addressing the Selection Criteria, with CV and referee information should be forwarded by no later than 5pm on Friday 24th July 2009 to:
Human Resource Manager
Albury Wodonga Health
Wodonga Campus
PO BOX 156
Wodonga Vic 3689
