Occupational Therapist Inpatient Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Requisition ID: REQ469005
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing

• Provision of high-quality patient centered, evidence based Occupational Therapy services to patients at Auburn Hospital.
• This position is part of the wider Occupational Therapy team and may be required to assist with the provision of Occupational Therapy services to all areas of the hospital, including both inpatient and outpatient services.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Essential Requirements: * Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

• Registration: Current general registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated clinical experience in a rehabilitation or acute setting including experience in discharge planning, home assessment, home modifications and equipment prescription.

• Experience working with clients in neurological and complex medical, surgical, and orthopaedic conditions.
• Skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating intervention programmes.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills and effective time management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to ongoing education, professional development, and quality improvement.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence

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For role related queries or questions contact Cassandra Bartley on cassandra.bartley@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0437 761 382
Applications Close: 21st March 2024