Occupational Therapist

About the role

Mater Private Hospital’s Rehabilitation Unit is searching for a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team.

This will be a permanent part-time position, working 0.6FTE. Flexibility to work weekday and weekend shifts is a requirement given this is a seven-day rehabilitation service.

Mater Private Hospital Rehabilitation Unit boasts high quality therapy facilities and accommodation for 48 inpatients, plus a multidisciplinary Rehab Day Therapy Program.

Salary range: $37.58 - $50.32 (HP3) per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging

What you’ll be doing

As an experienced Occupational Therapist, your expertise will be invaluable to the multidisciplinary team in the Rehabilitation Unit.

You will work with Nursing staff, Visiting Medical Officers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Worker, Speech Pathologists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Dieticians and Pharmacists to ensure best patient outcomes are achieved.

As an Occupational Therapist you will be experienced in providing exceptional service to adult patients and contributing to a multidisciplinary team, managing caseloads, measuring outcomes and dedication to continuous improvement. You will be expected to have a strong understanding of the requirements for contributing to a safe workplace in a rehabilitation environment.

About you

The successful applicant will possess:

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in a Rehabilitation setting
• Knowledge, expertise and skill in assessment and management of patients with orthopaedic and neurological conditions
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional occupational therapy clinical services of a complex nature, managing caseload priorities and discharge planning
• Experience in Oedema management highly desirable.
• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist (no restrictions)
• Current drivers Licence essential
• Membership of the OT Australia (desirable)

You will be a strong and confident communicator, communicating effectively with patients, families and professional colleagues at all times.

Why join us?

Joining a 10,000+ strong workforce, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education, Research and Foundation, and work with a team who make a real difference to the lives of our patients, consumers and community. You will be a part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.

• Via salary packaging arrangements allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increasing take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses
• Access to leading education via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business and venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation and Other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Closing date for applications is Friday 14 October 2022.

For further information, please contact Deirdre Cooke or Roslyn Eagles, Rehabilitation Coordinator on 07 3163 1946.

It is now a mandatory requirement of employment at the Mater that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.