Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist role at St John of God Health Care – Midland Hospital

The Senior Occupational Therapist works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver senior clinical occupational therapy services to clients. The role is hospital-based within the Occupational Therapy Community Bridging Program, focusing on supporting hospital avoidance and promoting safe discharge planning. A key focus is conducting home visits to achieve rehabilitation goals and provide follow-up care to reduce emergency department re-presentations. The role requires autonomous practice with a high level of specialist knowledge and depth of experience, and includes teaching, training, research, and quality improvement activities. The therapist will supervise students and provide guidance and mentorship to junior caregivers.

• Provide Occupational Therapy treatment at a senior level.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments (e.g., personal care, domestic and community ADLs, home environment, cognitive and functional physical assessments as required).
• Deliver comprehensive treatment interventions and progression planning to match functional goals and manage complex patients.
• With the Supervisor/Manager and other team members, develop processes for evaluation of inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy programs.
• Monitor patient plans and outcomes through attendance at and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Strive for high satisfaction levels of patients/clients and external agencies.
• Complete appropriate administrative duties, liaise with the administration team, report statistics, and complete progress notes.
• Provide written and verbal reports as required.
• Initiate referrals to external agencies in a timely manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of research and evidence-based practice in Occupational Therapy and related clinical areas.
• Exercise independent professional judgment on routine matters; direct supervision may be required for novel, complex, or critical tasks.
• Lead and contribute to undergraduate student programs and training; lead and develop junior staff within the team; act as a role model for professional values and ethics.
• Represent the profession clinically or in service development; participate in working parties, committees and internal forums as required at discipline and divisional levels.

The successful applicant will hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). They will have demonstrated senior clinical experience and leadership within a specialised area of clinical practice in healthcare and/or disability care settings. The role requires the ability to provide professional supervision and mentoring to junior staff, supporting their professional development and maintaining high standards of clinical practice. The applicant will have demonstrated ability to develop evidence-based and innovative clinical practices, with experience in initiating and conducting quality improvement activities. A current driver's license is essential for community-based work, including home visits and outreach services. Above all, patient care will be at the core of all duties, in line with our Mission and Values.

• Salary: $126,487 to $134,871 pro rata, plus 12% superannuation
• Fixed term part-time position up to 12 months (38 hours per fortnight; Part-time days: Week 1 – Thursday & Friday; Week 2 – Tuesday/Thursday/Friday)
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation, and other living expenses; options for benefits above the FBT cap (e.g., novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education, additional superannuation)
• Free on-site parking
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits via Fitness Passport
• Professional development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & wellbeing programs

Application note: All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (no more than two pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. If a surplus of suitable candidates is identified, you may be invited to join a candidate talent pool for potential alternative positions.

For enquiries contact Jenni French, Occupational Therapist Manager, on (08) 9462 4329.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care