Senior Occupational Therapist (531429)

Job Description

The Team: The Occupational Therapy Service includes over 90 team members consisting of occupational therapists and assistants, play specialists, diversional therapists, carpenters, and administration officers. We work across acute, sub-acute, and community settings, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, the largest teaching Hospital in Tasmania. Here, you are encouraged to be your authentic self, to pursue your passions, and to bring your clinical and world knowledge to the table to contribute to making our team one that punches above its weight with progressive and impactful care. The Role: The Community Transition Care Program (CTCP) provides short-term care (up to 12 weeks), delivered at home, to optimise the functioning and independence of older people after a hospital stay. The team consists of nursing, allied health, and case managers with brokered support services. As a Senior Occupational Therapist you will deliver high-quality, person-centred, and goal-oriented services while supporting junior staff and allied health assistants. You will be expected to work closely with the CTCP interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective services with a focus on continuous improvement. You will need: Significant experience working with older people An ability to supervise and support staff A passion for service improvement Details of appointment: Permanent, full-time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Note: hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $110,425 to $126,703 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia. Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Current Tasmanian Working with Children or Working with Vulnerable People Registration – if required for clinical work. How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact Rowan Castle, Acting Discipline Lead- Occupational Therapy, at 0407 518 804 or What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr