AddressAre you a New GraduateOccupational Therapists looking for a diverse caseload and supportive team? Come join the Occupational Therapy team at Tamworth!
Remuneration: $70,944 - $82,899 per annum + superannuation + salary packagingLocation: Tamworth HospitalEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until January 2027)Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2Requisition ID: REQ496503Applications Close: Wednesday 17th July 2024
About the Role:
Tamworth Hospital are excited to offer a New Graduate Occupational Therapy Position within the Occupational Therapy team. You would be based at Tamworth Hospital, with a diverse and exciting caseload. As a New Graduate you would be supported within a rotating position and have the opportunity to upskill across different clinical areas. Across a 2-year New Graduate program, you would complete 4-month rotations, working across three acute hospital clinical areas including surgical units (including orthopaedic); medical units (including an acute stroke unit) and the rehabilitation unit. Being a New Graduate position, this role is very well supported. You would have regular supervision and mentorship from a senior therapist. On a day-to-day basis you would be assessing the safety of patients, and implement strategies to ensure a timely and safe discharge from the facility. You would be completing equipment prescription, home modifications, functional retraining and supportive service recommendations. So if you are enthusiastic about working in a hospital setting, and wanting to develop your skills across a lot of clinical areas this role is for you!
About the service:
The dedicated and supportive Tamworth Hospital Occupational Therapy Department prides itself in welcoming and nurturing New Graduates into the position. The development of skills and knowledge through supervision and encouragement of continuing education is entrenched into the culture of the department. The Occupational Therapy department is located at Tamworth Hospital – a large regional hospital located in the picturesque northwest of NSW. Tamworth region is known not only for its country music festival but also large variety of leisure and culture facilities to suit everyone’s needs and interests.
Benefits:
If you are graduating study in 2024 and commencing employment with NSW Health in 2025 you may be eligible for
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements:
- Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
Additional Information:
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
Please note you will be contacted after 17th July regarding the outcome of your application. Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd July
