Occupational Therapist Grade 1
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Fixed Term Full Time Role.
Exciting Opportunity for New Graduate Occupational Therapist 80 hours per fortnight with ADO
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry Department here at Peter Mac. We are looking for New Graduate Grade 1 Occupational Therapist who are interested in working at Peter Mac.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Delivering an excellent standard of patient care within the specialist area of oncology
- Acute inpatient and outpatient management and treatment
- Discharge planning, goal setting and development of continuing care plans
- Pariticipating in departmental priorities of professional development, research and quality activities.
- Participating in rotation program across Peter Mac and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
- Report to Grade 2, 3 and 4 Occupational Therapists.
Interested candidates must be graduating by the end of 2024 and have a demonstrated interest in acute cancer care.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive supervision program to support your transition from undergraduate study to clinical practice.
- Access to best practice resources to enhance your therapy.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities to advance your skills and expertise.
- A vibrant and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Celia Marston, Acting Manager of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry.
Email: celia.marston@petermac.org
Applications Close:11:59PM Monday 28th October 2024
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Position Summary
To provide acute inpatient and outpatient management and treatment for Peter Mac patients
Provide an excellent standard of patient care within the specialist area of oncology
Discharge planning, goal setting and development of continuing care plans
Execution and evaluation of treatment and recording of interventions
Assist with facilitating and implementing the departmental priorities of professional development, research and quality activities and to ensure that these consistently inform clinical activity
Enterprise Agreement
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1. Deliver high quality appropriate care and education to cancer patients |
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2. Indirect care (including education, research and quality activities) |
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3. Human resource management |
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.