Chronic & Complex Occupational Therapist – Level 1/2

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $70,944 – $101,211 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ462583
Location: Mount Druitt Community Health Centre

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District 

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing
Chronic and Complex (CAC) Allied Health services focus on restoring, improving, or maintaining older people's independent functioning and wellbeing. The focus of these services is assisting older people to regain or maintain physical, functional and cognitive abilities which support them to either maintain or recover a level of independence, allowing them to remain living in the community. This position works as a member of a Chronic and Complex multidisciplinary team.
 
CAC Occupational Therapists are responsible for the provision of quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for clients with complex, aged and chronic care issues residing within WSLHD to promote restoration and improvement in functional activity and safety within the home.  
 

CAC Occupational Therapists are expected to work from different locations across WSLHD as reasonably required.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Criteria

Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
Registration: Current general Occupational Therapist registration with AHPRA

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated skills and experience in Occupational Therapy assessment, planning and evaluating interventions for clients with chronic and complex health conditions.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the health and associated care needs of persons with complex, chronic and/or aged conditions residing in the community.
3. Demonstrated ability in the use of relevant evidence based best practice guidelines to guide decision making for best client outcomes.
4. High-level written and oral communication skills, computer competency and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and databases.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

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For role related queries or questions contact  Marinell Manlapid on ***************@health.nsw.gov.auor 0407 248 ***

Applications Close: 18th February 2024