Neurological Occupational Therapist

Neurological Occupational Therapist

Fixed Term Maternity Leave Position till June 2025

18 hours/week – Monday to Wednesday

• Join the leader in providing quality rehabilitation services.
• Contribute to an innovative and committed multidisciplinary team.
• Enhance your knowledge through access to an expert team of staff.

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated individual to join our Hospital and Community Occupational Therapy team, which will include work within the areas of Inpatients, Day Program, Outpatients, and NDIS. If you are interested in joining a committed, compassionate, and highly respected team, we would love to hear from you!

KeyDuties

• Manage a diverse range of patients who require rehabilitation across admitted and non-admitted services.
• Provide therapy in individualised, paired, and group settings.
• Participate in developing appropriate discharge plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Work both independently and within a team structure supporting a job share position.

Your Essential Skills and Experience  

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent with APHRA registration.
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skill in multiple areas of Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrate advanced time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to professional development and maintenance of current evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to Quality Improvement.
• Demonstrated willingness to assist other Occupational Therapy units with clinical caseloads when required.
• Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence.

Desirables

• Membership with OT Australia.

About Us

Mt Wilga Private Hospital is a 119 bed specialist rehabilitation facility, with a busy day therapy unit, and outpatients department situated in Hornsby, a peaceful area of Sydney’s Upper North Shore.

Part of the Ramsay Health Care Group, Mt Wilga boasts an excellent clinical reputation as a leader in private rehabilitation, with large treatment areas, two hydrotherapy pools, and fully equipped gymnasiums. Mt Wilga offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients presenting with a wide variety of conditions including orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, chronic pain, cardiac, amputee, reconditioning, and lymphoedema.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more. 

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online and should include a cover letter, responses to the above selection criteria, and a CV (with two relevant referees). Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Rachel Attenborough (Inpatient Therapy Manager) via *************@ramsayhealth.com.au or 9847 5301

Applications close: Monday 3rd June 2024

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