Allied Health Careers
At Bass Coast Health, you will discover a world of diverse opportunities in Allied Health. Your specialised skills are crucial in delivering patient-centred care. Join a collaborative team where all disciplines are valued for their unique contributions to holistic care, and are pivotal in enhancing health outcomes. Here, your professional growth is supported in a community that values your contribution to healthcare innovation.
Click here to explore our current vacancies, or explore below to find out more about the Allied Health roles within Bass Coast Health.
Meet Our Allied Health Team
Specialties
Allied Health Assistant
As an Allied Health Assistant, you'll play a vital role in patient care and support. Your work will directly contribute to patient rehabilitation, recovery, and wellbeing. Engage actively in various health settings, apply your skills in meaningful ways, and be an essential part of our patient-focused healthcare team.
Counsellor
In your role as a Counsellor with us, you will provide meaningful support to individuals by promoting optimum mental and emotional health to individuals. Your expertise and use of evidence based therapies will help empower and heal, making a profound difference in the lives of those impacted by trauma, adversity or life changing events.
Dietitian
As a Dietitian, you'll shape nutritional health strategies, developing personalized diet plans for patients. Collaborating closely with the Food Services team, your expertise in nutrition supports recovery, manages chronic conditions, and fosters overall well-being. Through your direct engagement with patients and integral role in our multidisciplinary healthcare approach, you contribute significantly to transformative health outcomes.
Occupational Therapist
In your role as an Occupational Therapist, you empower patients to regain independence in daily activities. Your work involves assessing patient needs and designing therapeutic interventions that enhance their ability to engage in meaningful tasks. Your contributions are pivotal in helping patients overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.
Physiotherapist
As a Physiotherapist, you play a key role in patient rehabilitation and mobility. You'll assess, diagnose, and treat physical issues, aiding recovery and reducing the risk of future injury. Your dedication helps patients achieve their highest level of physical functioning and independence.
Podiatrist
Joining as a Podiatrist, you'll focus on foot and lower limb health, addressing conditions that impact mobility and quality of life. Your expertise in diagnosing and treating foot-related disorders is vital to patient care, ensuring mobility and comfort. Your role is essential in maintaining active and healthy lifestyles for our patients.
Speech Pathologist
As a Speech Pathologist, you'll provide critical interventions for communication and swallowing disorders. You will work with a diverse patient group, developing personalised treatment plans to improve their ability to communicate and eat. Your role significantly enhances patient well-being and daily life quality.
Social Worker
As a Social Worker, you'll be an advocate and support system for patients and their families. Your work involves providing comprehensive psychosocial assessment along with emotional, social and practical support, navigating complex service systems, and ensuring access to necessary resources. Your compassionate care is key to holistic patient welfare.
Graduate Programs
Bass Coast Health's Allied Health Graduate Programs for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists offer an enriching start to your career. These programs include interdisciplinary study days and funded education days, fostering a collaborative learning environment across diverse clinical areas. Graduates benefit from supportive mentoring and professional development opportunities.
Physiotherapist Graduate Program
Specifically for New Graduate Physiotherapists, this program emphasises skill development through rotational experiences in acute and community settings. Graduates contribute to various group programs, enjoying benefits like a sign-on bonus and accommodation support.
Occupational Therapist Graduate Program
Tailored for New Graduate Occupational Therapists, the program focuses on consolidating skills in acute and sub-acute care settings. It includes unique opportunities in specialty services like Hand Therapy and Paediatrics, promoting career growth in a supportive environment.
Starting Your Bass Coast Health Journey
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