Do you have a passion to become a hand therapist and be upskilled in this clinical area? Do you enjoy seeing patients in an outpatient settings to achieve great outcomes? We have the ideal role for you with no prior hand therapy experience required.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational or Physiotherapist to be upskilled in our hand therapy team within Northeast Health Wangaratta's Specialist Clinic. Northeast Health is one of the largest providers of hand therapy services throughout the region, delivering evidence based services to community members in our catchment. Northeast Health is committed to investing in our staff and supporting them to continually grow, learn and development in specialized areas, such as Hand Therapy.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a strong interest and passion for hand therapy
• Demonstrated awareness of evidence based and client centred practice
• Have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a team
• Willingness to learn, take on feedback and initiate own learning opportunities

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.

This position is be part of the broader NHW Allied Health team, including Grade 1, 2 and 3 clinicians. The Allied Health team strives for evidence based services that meet the needs of our community and contribute to our profession.

Offering flexibility in contracted hours, this role is a great opportunity for a therapist seeking to return to work or explore a different skill set.

There is flexibility within this role and make-up of hours and also potential to link in with other local public/private hand therapy services if more hours are desired. 

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

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.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• 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)
• Well being 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) 5722 5508
• 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 selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 27th October 2024