Occupational Therapist
Allied & Community Health
Grade 1 or Grade 2 - Casual

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our Occupational Therapy team on a casual basis.

Casual Occupational Therapists will be required to provide high quality OT services to the nominated clinical speciality area as required, predominantly for leave replacement. 
Areas may include: acute inpatient units, Community Rehabilitation Service (centre and/or home based services), Transition Care Program, GEM Program, Occupational Therapy outpatients, Aged Care and Rural Allied Health service.

Our team, comprising of a number of OT’s and Allied Health Assistants, is located in a purpose built Allied Health / Community Rehabilitation Centre.
Our department encourages and supports staff attending professional development activities.  Supervision and support are available to the successful applicant. 

Our preferred candidates will hold:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy Board.
• Membership of the Australian Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• A high level of theoretical and practical clinical knowledge in Occupational Therapy practice.
• Excellent communication (both verbal & written) skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
   

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks and a National Police History check. This position also requires a valid Working with Children Check. This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Further details and how to apply

You can view details for this role and submit your application online via our website - http://www.wghg.com.au (under the Employment section).  Queries regarding this position can be directed to Kerrie Armstrong, Acting Occupational Therapy Manager / CRC Coordinator on 03 5623 0642.  Applications should be lodged online, including a covering letter addressing the selection criteria, resume and three current referees.

Applications close Wednesday 5 September 2018.