Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Coordinator - Ballina

You care. We care.

If you have/are:

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). To be appointed as a Level 4 Health Professional evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a level 4 practitioner
• Extensive post graduate clinical experience in the assessment and management of clients with a traumatic brain injury, in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Ability to provide a consultancy service in community brain injury management to other therapists in the NNSWLHD and identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, and develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities
• Experience providing community based rehabilitation coordination and/or case management to people with complex needs and a willingness to obtain and maintain the status of approved case manager with NSW Lifetime Care and Support
• Well developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills

We can offer you:

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.  For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.  For more information please see www.border.gov.au

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.