Occupational Therapist, Level 1-2 – Rehabilitation Outpatients

Job Description

Job Responsibilities: Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for optimal patient care. Work with diverse caseloads, including virtual and home-based care. Provide therapy for rehabilitation outpatients at Auburn Hospital. Employment Type: Permanent Part timePosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hourHours Per Week: 14Location: Auburn Where you'll be working: Join a trusted health network at Auburn Hospital, committed to quality care. Collaborative and empowering team culture. Vision: Better health for western Sydney and beyond. Salary packaging and employee perks. Supportive leadership and growth. What you'll be doing: Provision of high-quality patient centred, evidence based Occupational Therapy services to rehabilitation outpatients at Auburn Hospital. The occupational therapy rehabilitation outpatient caseload may include: hospital-based therapy intervention, virtual care, rehabilitation in the home working with people with cognitive impairment and community-based intervention (assistive technology and modifications). Additionally, the occupational therapy outpatient service provides intervention to the Motor Neurone, Communication and Assistive Technology, and Spasticity Clinics. 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. How to Apply: Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Requirements: Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration: Current general registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist Selection Criteria: Demonstrated clinical experience working as an occupational therapist in a rehabilitation setting. Experience working with clients with complex neurological conditions providing occupational therapy including the following areas: upper limb intervention, functional retraining, cognitive assessment and retraining, home modifications and assistive technology. 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. Requisition ID: REQ553547Applications Close: 23rd February 2025 Need more information? Discover more about the application process . Review the Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process , employment checks , outcomes and notifications . For inquiries about the role, contact Cassandra Bartley at . People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standards. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Stepping Up . Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr