Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistWarner's Bay Private Hospital, Warner's Bay

• Temporary Part-time 12 month
• Work for an employer who values you & believe its people are their best assets!
• Professional Development - Grow your career across our National network!

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated individual to join our rehabilitation Occupational Therapy team, which will include work within the areas of inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient day program rehabilitation.New graduates welcome to applyAbout the RoleWorking at either a Level 1/2 or Level 3 Senior clinician alongside a team of Allied Health staff, you will provide effective and efficient professional service to inpatients and outpatients (Day Program) on the Rehabilitation Ward.Our team prides itself on consistently exceeding patient expectations with a professional and positive attitude by creating a friendly, caring and comfortable environment for our patients.In the role, you will be responsible for providing services to an allocated caseload of clients in liaison with Medical, Nursing, Allied Health and other health care providers predominantly on the 29-bed Rehabilitation Ward at Warners Bay Private Hospital.There is also opportunity to work on the Surgical and Palliative care wards as required.

• Provide high quality specialised rehabilitation Occupational Therapy services using extensive knowledge and a specialist level of skills, to a diverse and complex caseload consisting predominantly of neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, oncology, cardiac and general reconditioning patients.
• Participate in developing appropriate discharge plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for the assessment, support diagnosis, and treatment of patients in line with current evidence-based practice.
• To flexibly manage responsibilities for own clinical caseload, service delivery, and supervision of junior staff if working as a Level 3 senior clinician.

Remuneration: On offer is base hourly rate ranging from $35.09 - $54.68 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.Your Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent with APHRA registration.
• Demonstrate evidence based clinical reasoning skills to guide treatment plans within a designated caseload.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to professional development and maintenance of current evidence-based practice.
• Current unrestricted Driver's Licence.

Desirables

• Membership with OT Australia.
• Rehabilitation experience
• Previous experience in a private hospital rehabilitation setting and understanding of FIM.

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: 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.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.About the OrganisationWarners Bay Private Hospital offers residents of Newcastle and beyond a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, rehabilitation and mental health services.The Hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 74 Australian sites employing over 34,700 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "People Caring for People".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 ApplyAll applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available atFor enquiries, please contact Sophie Grey, Allied Health Manager E:Advertised: 28 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time