Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Virtual Rehabilitation Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to 12 months
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital / RPA Virtual Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ566501
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
RPA Virtual Hospital is the first virtual hospital in Australia and supports patient flow and system capacity by shifting care into the community and enhancing the patient experience of care. Services include the Virtual Care Centre, Sydney District Nursing service, and Integrated Chronic Care services. Staff are located across seven sites including the King George V Building in Camperdown; Redfern, Marrickville, Croydon, Canterbury Health Centres; on the Concord Hospital Campus, and at Bridge Rd, Stanmore. RPA Virtual Hospital is primarily a District-wide facility, but with some services delivered across metropolitan NSW and into rural Local Health Districts.
The purpose of this position is to provide senior clinical leadership within Occupational Therapy rehabilitation service provision at RPA Virtual Hospital including optimisation of patient care delivery through virtual modes.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post-graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and hold general AHPRA registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, with experience at a Level 2 or higher
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable)
- Advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy for adult rehabilitation.
- High level verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences; and excellent negotiation, decision making, and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
- Ability to use telehealth and/ or other methods of virtual care to deliver evidence based clinical care.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month (ADO)
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Olivia Martin on 0439 567 582 or via email at Olivia.Martin@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 18 April 2025
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