Occupational Therapist

Taking care of people is our reason for being  

At the Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, taking care of people is our reason for being. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients – and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here too. When you work for the San, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.  

Some of the exceptional employee benefits we offer are     

• Let us help you with your cost-of-living pressures - as a not-for-profit organisation, our team members have access to numerous salary packaging benefits that provide tax savings, to increase your take home pay. These include: $9,010 (NFP salary packaging), $2,650 (NFP meal, entertainment & venue benefit card), novated car leasing and retail discounts across numerous outlets.
• Monthly offers & discounts across retail outlets, cinema’s & restaurants through our rewards program
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave for permanent employees   
• An additional paid leave day each year   
• Beautiful, leafy campus with ample onsite discounted parking
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport  
• Monthly offers & discounts across retail outlets, cinema’s & restaurants

What you’ll be doing in this role
Our Allied Health department is looking for both a part time & casual Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team. The department consists of physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, speech pathologists, and therapy assistants delivering evidence-based patient care. 

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team as an Occupational Therapist to provide excellent patient care  
• Provide assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients  
• Conduct both individual and group sessions
• Contribute to department innovation and professional development
• Wholeheartedly contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous quality improvement by actively contributing to a culture of comradery and teamwork 

Who we’re looking for

• You'll demonstrate excellent communication skills – both written and verbal skills
• Your friendly, can-do and positive attitude when working with others with the desire to go ‘above & beyond’ when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, and your colleagues
• The ability to be collaborative, adaptable, work well within a team environment, along with being able to work independently
• Be empathetic, systematic, detail-oriented, and prepared to embrace Adventist Healthcare’s everyday values of excellence and integrity
• You'll have current registration with AHPRA and other relevant requirements associated with the position

About Us 
Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San), NSW’s largest and most comprehensive private hospital with a dedicated team of 2400+ employees, over 1000 Medical Officers, and 300 Volunteers. Founded in 1903, we are a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organisation that’s progressive and purpose-driven. We’ve been advancing healthcare and delivering exceptional outcomes for generations – and thanks to our investment in technology, education & research, we’re proud to be at the very forefront of our field. 

 
What to expect
Please know that employment with Adventist Healthcare requires:

• A National Police Check & Working with Children’s Check
• Two professional working reference checks
• At least 2 COVID-19 vaccinations with 3 doses preferred
• Other pre-employment screenings as required

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button, applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks which could include a police check, references, vaccination evidence.

If you’d like to chat with one of our team members about this role, then please contact our Talent Acquisition team at *******@sah.org.au