Grade 2 Occupational Therapist

* Excellent benefits including salary packaging* Friendly and dynamic team* Permanent / Part time **(15.2 hours per week Wednesdays & Thursdays)*** Provision of Occupational Therapy assessments, management, recommendations and ongoing referrals for clients presenting to Polio Services Victoria.* Provide specialist assessments in conjunction with Physiotherapy in the area of posture and seating with Grade 3 Support.* Ensure provision is timely and to a high clinical standard, utilising accepted best practice and innovative techniques as appropriate.* Work collaboratively with the Polio Services team to provide ongoing education and advice to clients and health professionals in regard to the Occupational Therapy management of people with a history of polio.* Work with the Polio Services team in research and service development to ensure the service meets the needs of clients and is implementing accepted best practice.* The role requires supervision of student placements in conjunction with other HIP services.* Bachelor in Occupational Therapy, or other relevant degree* Minimum of four (4) years post-graduate experience in a relevant field of rehabilitation and or disability and/or community based service* Understand and support the principles of HIP continuum of care for clients, particularly in relation to individualized, time-limited, goal-centered episodes of care that aim to improve health outcomes* Highly developed interpersonal skills that incorporate excellent communication, organization, planning and problem solving skills* A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain* A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay* In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals* Culture of continuous improvement* Provide safe and effective Occupational Therapy direct service provision in a variety of settings (including outpatient, home based, regional clinics and virtual).* and a variety of clinics including occupational therapy assessments, posture and seating and home Provide specialised assessments and interventions jointly with Physiotherapy in seating and posture and assistive technology strategies* Provide Occupational Therapy assessments and reports to enable access to assistive technology, disability and aged care funding schemes* assessments.Participate in delivery of group-based interventions such as the Pain and Fatigue Management group* Provide clinical expertise in maintaining evidence and outcomes-based service* Participate in service improvement initiatives relevant to PSV and/or the HIP occupational therapy service* Provide guidance, support, and supervision of students junior allied health staff within the HIP PSV service* Involvement with and / or encouragement of research and quality improvement relevant to polio* Assist with triaging of clients as required* Assess and manage all assigned clients as appropriate, according to HIP and St Vincent’s policies and procedures and relevant rehabilitation protocols* Maintain accurate statistics and submit by end of working week* Achieve activity targets as agreed with team leader and/or senior occupational therapist* Maintain the appropriate standard of medical record keeping and data collection as per St Vincent’s, NDIS and HIP policies* Attend Polio Services Victoria clinics – metropolitan and regional* Maintain up to date knowledge and skills in managing people with a history of polio* Establish, develop and maintain strong and positive working relationships with referral sources, participating agencies and other service providers* Liaise with community organisations and health providers involved in polio related issues and service delivery* Provide education, support and advice to referrers and treating teams regarding the management of polio clients* Minimum of four (4) years post-graduate experience in a relevant field of rehabilitation and or disability and/or community based service* Demonstrated sound knowledge and application of therapy practice and principles in occupational therapy assessment, treatment and equipment prescription* Clinical experience in the area of neurological conditions* Knowledge and understanding of the NDIS and other relevant community resources and services* Understand and support the principles of HIP continuum of care for clients, particularly in relation to individualized, time-limited, goal-centred episodes of care that aim to improve health outcomes* Highly developed interpersonal skills that incorporate excellent communication, organization, planning and problem solving skills* Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and make decisions independently* Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team* Evidence of ongoing education/professional development relevant to occupational therapy practice* A commitment to maintaining and improving occupational health and safety standards* Commitment to the values and health care philosophy of St. Vincent’s* Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement* Previous involvement in quality improvement activities* Previous involvement in research projects* Experience in service development* Membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists is desirable.St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria’s most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.
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