Canberra Health Services (View other jobs from this organisation)
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Community Care Program Occupational Therapy Manager
Canberra Health Services
Clinical Services
Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Care
Community Care Program
Health Professional Level 4
Salary Range: $100,462 - $108,140 (PN: 22027)
About us
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community?based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)—a catchment of approximately 400, 000 people. It also services the surrounding Southern New South Wales region which includes the Bega Valley, Bombala, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla, Goulburn, Mulwaree, Palerang, Queanbeyan, Snowy River, Upper Lachlan Shire and the Yass Valley.
CHS administers a range publicly funded health facilities, programs and services including but not limited to:
CHS is a partner in teaching with the Australian National University, the University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University.
Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services (RACS) is a vibrant and diverse Division within CHS providing multidisciplinary rehab, aged and community based care across a range of settings. This includes Canberra Hospital, Community Health Centres and the Village Creek Centre in Kambah. Our staff are committed to the delivery of health services that reflect CHS’s values: care, excellence, collaboration and integrity.
The University of Canberra Hospital (UCH), Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research is located on the grounds of the University of Canberra. The hospital, the ACT’s first sub-acute rehabilitation hospital, is part of CHS’s network of health facilities designed to meet the needs of our ageing and growing population.
RACS services work collaboratively with the individuals, his/her carers and other services within and external to CHS.
Overview of the work area and position
Community Care Occupational Therapy services are offered from community health centres and in patient homes across the ACT. The service provides assessment and intervention relating to assistive technology and home modifications for patients aged 18+ years. Patients vary in their medical conditions and may include people with neurological conditions, orthopaedic conditions, complex medical conditions and frail aged. Community Care Occupational Therapy also provides services for the National Disability Insurance Scheme participants as well as Commonwealth Home Support Program clientele.
We pride ourselves on our continual drive for high quality patient care. The manager is responsible for overseeing and achieving efficient and effective patient centred services, staffing and resource management. In this role you will be part of a friendly and engaging interprofessional management team.
This full time leadership role is a great opportunity for an experienced senior clinician to stretch themselves and explore their passion for health service management
Eligibility/Other Requirements
Mandatory:
Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Note
This is a temporary position available for 12 months.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via the Health website here.
Applications Close: 27 May 2019