Occupational Therapist - Grade 3

Senior Occupational Therapist - Join our Community of Care

· Hobart Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Level 3 Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team on a permanent part-time basis.

· Weekday work only

· Flexible hours/days of the week to suit applicant and needs of the acute hospital. Competitive remuneration.

About us:

Hobart Private Hospital has been providing high quality of care to the local community for over 20 years. We are a fully accredited facility with 146 beds co-located with the Royal Hobart Hospital in the heart of the city. Hobart Private Hospital provides a range of services including Emergency medicine, Angiography and Cardiac Services, Maternity, Medical, Surgical, and Endoscopy.

We offer flexible and family friendly working arrangements as well as a supportive team environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to inpatients across various acute clinical areas, including critical care unit, medical, surgical/orthopaedics, and maternity.
• Discharge planning including home visits, provision of aids/modifications, and referral to other services in the community.
• Work in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and health outcomes.
• Provide a high standard of patient-centered care.
• Participate in the ongoing development and evaluation of relevant policies and procedures & Quality Improvement Programs.
• Participate in relevant Hospital wide committees.

Criteria:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience across a range of acute clinical services including acute care/CCU, medical/geriatrics, surgical and orthopaedics (on-the-job training can be provided if lacking experience in some of these areas)
• Demonstrated clinical skills and commitment to education and evidence-based practice
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to customer-focused service delivery

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central support office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together. Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

Applications close: 31st January 2024

For further enquiries:

Charlotte Walker, Allied Health Manager - telephone 0400 824 *** or via email ***************@healthscope.com.au