Occupational Therapist - Apply At Royal Rehab

Royal Rehab is a leading provider of rehabilitation services in brain and spinal cord injury. Our services also include neurological and general rehabilitation, supported independent living and specialist disability services. Our vision is a world without limits for people with disability, illness and injury.  

Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services. 

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Royal Rehab Ryde team. You will be providing high quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services to clients in units across Royal Rehab when unit specific Occupational Therapists are on leave.  

If you strive for excellence in all you do and would like to gain experience across a number of specialist Neuro Rehab teams, apply today! 

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide assessments, treatments and written therapy programs, equipment scripts and home modification reports for clients of Royal Rehab.  

• Complying with Occupational Therapy Service specific policies/procedures and initiatives. 

• Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the client receives an integrated service that meets their needs.   

• Attendance and participation at case conferences, goal setting meetings, family conferences.   

• Support/participate in clinical research conducted by colleagues and other Occupational Therapists conducting multi-centred projects.   

We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with: 

• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.  

• Current C unrestricted driver’s license with access to own vehicle. 

• Well-developed communication and clinical skills to work in a supportive, team-based environment.  

• A strong passion for providing high quality services to our patients and poses exceptional interpersonal skills.   

• Experience in working with a variety of specialty areas within a rehabilitation framework.  

• Excellent time management, handover and self-organisational skills. 

• Salary Packaging: Attractive not-for-profit Salary Packaging benefits through Maxxia 

• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts 

• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities  

• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements  

• Salary: Competitive remuneration  

• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team  

• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment 

• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award

We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899. 

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

Visit our Royal Rehab careers page for more information:

The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks. 

A career with Royal Rehab is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.

*All final applicants for this position will be requested to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination immunisation record or medical exemption certificate as part of the recruitment process* We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.

Further Enquiries:

Karen Chestney, Occupational Therapy Professional Leader

Application Close Date: Sunday 21st April 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024