Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapists play a vital role in restoring functional independence and promoting recovery for patients!Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 Per hour + 11% Super +Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ479972Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024Occupational Therapist – Level 3The Maitland HospitalAbout the role:The Occupational Therapy service at Maitland Hospital works across the medical, surgical and intensive care wards as well as the Emergency Department. We are a patient centred, supportive OT team that works within a wider collaborative multi-disciplinary team to facilitate recovery and appropriate discharge from hospital.This role is a new weekend OT position and is the introduction of a 7-day OT service to promote patient flow through the hospital. The hours of work proposed are 4 hours on a Saturday and 4 hours on a Sunday.You will be involved in setting up this service including clinical prioritisation, handover to/from weekday OT’s and consultation liaison with other new weekend Allied Health staff.Where you’ll be working:

• The Maitland Hospital is a health facility for the Upper and Lower Hunter Regions. The urban/rural population serviced is approximately 72,000 and incorporates Maitland, Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Dungog and Raymond Terrace. The hospital is located 35 minutes from the John Hunter Children's Hospital and transport by air or road is facilitated by NSW Ambulance Services.
• In our OT team, each member brings unique strengths and experiences, but what really sets us apart is how well we work together. We're like a close-knit family, always supporting each other and collaborating to give our patients the best care possible.

Benefits:

• Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
• Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
• Support is provided by the Site Senior OT as well as the rest of the OT team.
• Full orientation based on individual needs and experiences will be provided.
• Education and training opportunities are available in consultation with the Site Senior OT.

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

About you:

• You will have significant experience working on the wards in an acute hospital with a wide variety of clinical conditions and competing pressures around discharge.
• You will be able to prioritise work across multiple wards, liaise with the multi-disciplinary team, raise concerns regarding discharge and work autonomously.
• You will be the sole OT in the hospital on the weekend.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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