Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics About the role An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Therapist Senior Clinician to work within the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service - Eastern. The position is permanent part time (24 hours a fortnight) and is based at Angliss Hospital, Upper Ferntree Gully. The Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service caters for babies, children and adolescents who require specialist interdisciplinary rehabilitation. The young people supported by VPRS are recovering from acquired brain injuries, medical/surgical intervention or require tone management or early diagnostics, surveillance and support for Cerebral Palsy. Services are provided in collaboration with the medical and allied health team, in either the Community Rehabilitation Centre or in the child’s community. Extensive experience working with a paediatric population (babies/children/adolescents) and their families, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team is essential. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in paediatric rehabilitation and those who are certified in the administration and scoring of the Hand Assessment for Infants (HAI) and/or Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA). Further skills viewed positively include liaison and funding applications with childcare, kindergarten and schools, cognitive fatigue and return to school/early childhood settings, and familiarity with NDIS funding and Assistive Technology. Supervision of students and other occupational therapists across paediatric settings at Eastern Health and the provision of leadership support to VPRS – Eastern are key components of the role. Our key team day is Thursday and availability on this day is necessary. The successful applicant may choose to work a 3 day (3 x 8) or 4 day (4 x 6 hr) fortnight. For full details refer to the attached Position Description. About you To be successful in this role you will possess: Qualifications B. App Sc (OT), B. Occupational Therapy, MOT pract or recognised equivalent. Full Registration held with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA). Member of OT Australia (or eligibility for membership). Current Victorian Driver’s License. Minimum seven years clinical experience in Occupational Therapy. Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership in Paediatrics. Demonstrated best practice in assessment and intervention, including evidence of advanced clinical skills and family centred practice. A clear understanding of Occupational Therapy Service strategic priorities within a large healthcare network. Well developed leadership skills, including the ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of other Occupational Therapy staff. Note: COVID vaccination recommendations and influenza vaccination may be required. This content is part of general workplace health and safety guidance; reference official immunisation requirements as applicable. What we offer Eastern Health offers a variety of benefits. Key items include: Mentor and Shadowing program Access to discovery days across our sites Study and professional development leave Friendly and supportive teams Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fitness Passport for work-life balance Employee Assistance program for you and your loved ones Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme Access to Private Health Insurance offers Digital upskilling, such as Excel and Power BI training Cafes at all of our Hospitals Next Steps Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. Good to know We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. Advertising may end before the closing date. We do not accept recruitment agency applications. If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. Seniority level Associate Employment type Part-time Job function Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr