An exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist to join the Hand Therapy service at Western Health. The service is primarily trauma-based and works closely with the plastic and reconstructive surgical team. The successful applicant must have well developed assessment and treatment skills in the delivery of evidence based, person centred Occupational Therapy services in the area of hand therapy. They will be working as part of an innovative and energetic multidisciplinary team and will be involved in the supervision of Grade 1 OT and /or Allied Health Assistant staff. Sound communication and organisational skills are essential for this position.To be Successful in this Role, you will:
- Have extensive knowledge and experience in hand therapy service provision
- Demonstrate commitment to provision of occupation-based client centred occupational therapy practice
- Have strong collaboration skills
- Demonstrate consolidated clinical leadership skills
- Have experience in quality improvement and research
About UsOur workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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