Occupational Therapist - Level 3
Empower recovery and restore independence! Join our rehab team as an Occupational Therapist and make a lasting impact in patients' lives every day.
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 16
Applications Close: Sunday 24th November 2024
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the role:
You will handle NDIS applications and will participate in various OT and MDT groups, as well as facilitate and be part of the Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) program in conjunction with other members of MDT (PT, AHA, nursing).
To enhance your skills, you will attend the MDT case conference to review patient goals and set plans for therapy.
About You:
We are looking for someone:
- With experience in the inpatient rehabilitation setting
- Who is a quick learner and a team player
- With experience working as part of an MDT
- Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
Additional Information:
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Aimee Lennard on Aimee.Lennard@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
