Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Casual

Job Description

Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Casual About Northern Beaches Hospital Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, world-class education centre, doctors lounge and excellent staff facilities including café and car parking.From cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery to luxury maternity and excellent emergency care, Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field.We are proud to be home to some of Australia’s leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future. The Northern Beaches Clinical School is an innovative partnership with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. NBH also has partnerships with other tertiary education institutions including well-respected nursing schools.Northern Beaches Hospital offers staff opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital. Our culture is diverse, friendly and open to ideas. We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join the casual pool at Northern Beaches Hospital. You will have Occupational Therapy experience working in an acute hospital setting and be passionate about your work! As a Level 1-2 casual, your responsibilities will include: Provide an excellent standard of evidence based clinical care to public and private patients Work in partnership with Medical Officers, Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide assessment and treatment in a coordinated and timely manner Provide Occupational therapy intervention to a wide variety of patients in acute care including surgical, medical, critical care, emergency, and neurology Liaise and coordinate with referrers, staff, relatives, and outside agencies to support independent living and safe discharge planning Communicate the interpretation of assessments and implications for patient management, via verbal and/or written reports Participate in quality improvement projects and in-service programs as required Selection Criteria: Degree in Occupational Therapy Current registration with AHPRA Excellent clinical practice skills in assessment, intervention and discharge planning from an acute setting Well-developed communication skills and interpersonal skills Excellent organisation, time management and self-management skills Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork Proven excellence in customer service delivery Commitment to ongoing education and the provision of evidence based practice Employee Benefits: Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport! Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family. To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter with your CV.If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant Occupational Therapy experience against the current Healthscope– NSW– Enterprise Agreement 2023, a salary ranging from $38.42 - $55.68 (grading dependent) per hour plus loading. Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement. #J-18808-Ljbffr