Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago


Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Austin Health Full time
About the Role

The Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy Specialist will work in the hand therapy stream to ensure safe and effective evidence-based clinical care for patients and their families. This position is based in the out-patient hand therapy service that provides evidence-based therapy to patients with traumatic, chronic, and post-operative conditions affecting their hand function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support, teach, and train Grade 1 OT staff members, assistants, and students.
  • Support the grade 3 and 4 in managing the clinical stream and assist in managing the workload allocation.
  • Provide evidence-based therapy to patients with traumatic, chronic, and post-operative conditions affecting their hand function.
Requirements
  • Extensive clinical experience in assessment, treatment, and goal setting of highly complex client groups.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire others.
  • Highly developed teaching and supervision skills with a commitment to growing the skills of your team.
  • A collaborative spirit and an ability to build networks and strong relationships with peers and leaders.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated passion for research and best practices.
About Austin Health

Austin Health is a leading tertiary health service that values employee development and offers great career opportunities. Our Occupational Therapy department is a bustling hub of patient-centered care, continuous improvement, professional growth, and supportive career structures. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.

Benefits
  • Flexible working options to enhance your work/life balance.
  • Investment in your career and skills through a suite of learning and development opportunities and mentoring.
  • Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging.
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
  • Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking, and end of journey facilities for cyclists.


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