- Full Time, 2 Year Fixed Contract
- 76 hours per fortnight
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
NHW is seeking applications from Occupational Therapists who are team focused, enthusiastic and interested in pursuing opportunities to diversify and enhance their skills within a growing allied health team. As a team we are also looking to invest in Occupational Therapy students who are studying and looking for Allied Health Assistant (AHA) roles who may wish to work at North East Health in the future. New graduates, 3rd and 4th year students and are encouraged to apply.
The grade one therapist will participate in our rotational program which includes; acute (medical/surgical), inpatient rehabilitation and community services six months rotations which are supported by a senior Grade 2 therapist. We provide regular supervision, grade one peer support, new graduate allied health program and prioritise internal and external professional development opportunities.
The primary role of the Grade 1 Occupational Therapist is to provide high quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, treatment and management of adult patients in their designated work area.
The Grade 1 OT will work with a collaboration of clients, their families and multidisciplinary staff, both across the organisation and with external service providers, and actively participate in supervision and continuing professional development.
Our Region:
- Wangaratta is a large regional centre located in Northeast Victoria, with an approximate population of 30,000 people.
- Wangaratta offers a diverse range of shopping, cafes, bars, galleries and art precinct.
- Wangaratta boasts great parks and gardens and scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Buffalo.
- Located just 2.5 hours to Melbourne and approx. 2 hours from the snow fields.
- We are surrounded by world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet region.
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.
- Full time employees have the option to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
- 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)
- Wellbeing programs and discounted corporate gym membership
- Social Club Benefits
- Support for our diverse workforce
Applying for the role:
- Enquiries can be made with Kane Fitzpatrick on (03) 57225508
- Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application
- A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
- Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
- Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
- To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
- All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key criteria
- Applications close Sunday, 25th June 2023