Occupational Therapist

Welcome to St John of God Health CareSt John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.St John of God Bendigo Hospital is a private hospital located in Central Victoria. We provide services to a regional population of more than 300,000 people. Bendigo is a large Regional City offering a relaxed lifestyle, great schools, shopping, galleries, cafes, restaurants, cultural, sporting and education precincts. Our Region is a mecca for those wanting to experience great food and wine and the great outdoors with a plethora of walking trails, parks and waterways to explore and enjoy. Bendigo is located just 90 minutes from the Melbourne CBD making it a great place to live and work.Your role at St John of God Bendigo We are currently seeking a driven and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (Grade 1 or 2) to join the Allied Health team on a casual contract to work across the medical, surgical and rehabilitation wards.Our Occupational Therapists are responsible for the provision of quality, and the management of matters relating to the delivery of occupational therapy services throughout the hospital. The PositionCompletion of comprehensive patient assessment (e.g. assessment of personal care, domestic and community ADLs, assessment of the home environment, cognitive and functional physical assessment as required).Provision of a comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals to manage complex patients.In conjunction with the Supervisor/Manager and other Occupational Therapy caregivers, develop processes for the evaluation of both inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy programs.Patients/clients plans and outcomes are regularly monitored through attendance at and participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings.Strive for high satisfaction levels of patients/clients and external agencies.Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties. This requires liaison with the administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of progress notes.Demonstrable strong communication and interpersonal skills.To succeed you will have proficient knowledge & skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within Occupational Therapy practice, effective verbal and written communication skills and able to work independently and within a team. Successful applicants will have a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current valid driver's licence. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer youSalary: $66,798 to $107,578 + 11% Superannuation Casual positionsGenerous salary packaging options Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceSt John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Ganesh Kuppa, Allied Health Manager 03-54343216 Applications Close: April 4th