Main characteristics
- Company
- Western Health
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Healthcare & Medical
Job summary
An opportunity exists for enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapists to join our friendly, dynamic Community Rehabilitation Team (CBR). CBR has expanded to provide an Early Supported Discharge Rehabilitation Service (ESD). ESD is bed substitution program that provides intensive rehabilitation to patients discharged early from hospital.CBR ESD Rehabilitation program offers clients an innovative, blended model of care delivered via centre-based, home-based and telehealth sessions. Clinicians work collaboratively with the broader healthcare team to deliver holistic and coordinated multidisciplinary care to the people of the Western Suburbs.
The successful candidates will be well supported through supervision and education to develop clinical leadership skills as they supervise rotating Grade 1 Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants, manage service portfolios and become a facilitator in our clinical education program.
1.0FTE FULL TIME PERMANENT
To be Successful in this Role you Have experience in providing goal-oriented physical rehabilitation to clients with a range of conditions, including neurological, musculoskeletal, chronic pain and aged related conditions. Demonstrate commitment to provision of occupation-based client centred practice Have experience supervising grade 1 staff and/or Allied Health Assistants or OT students. Have experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. Have experience in undertaking quality improvement activities Experience or ability to quickly develop skills in delivering patient care via telehealth (Health Direct platform)
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as: Professional development support Career advancement opportunities Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Childrens Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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