Occupational Therapist

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

Your role at St John of God Midland Hospital

We have an opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke Unit on a permanent part time basis, working 30.4 hours per week.

To be considered for this role you will demonstrate interest and clinical experience in the speciality area of Neurology. Your skills and experience will complement our team and support our Stroke unit.

As an Occupational Therapist (Grade 1) you will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical occupational therapy services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills.

The Position

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to clients/patients and or carers on an individual or group level for both inpatients and outpatients. Completion of comprehensive patient assessment (e.g. assessment of personal care, domestic and community ADLs, assessment of the home environment, cognitive and functional physical assessment as required).
• Provision of a comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals.
• Coordinate the provision of special aids and equipment requirements of patients if required to assist with functioning
• Provide consultation and support to medical, nursing, catering and allied health professionals within the Division as appropriate.
• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary activities e.g. team meetings, ward rounds, or case conferences, as required.
• Participate in the delivery of education programmes within the service and for Divisional caregivers.
• Supervise, instruct and assess students in approved clinical teaching programs in liaison with the Supervisor/Manager.
• Attends relevant training sessions offered by SJGHC. Satisfactory completion of all annual mandatory and unit-based competencies as required.

You will hold a current tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within Neurology Occupational Therapy practice.

To succeed you will have effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (including ability to communicate using technology) with the ability to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team. A current C Class driver's license is essential.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $85,508 to $120,255 per annum, pro rata, plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part time positions working 30.4 hours per week
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses - up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual
• Free on-site parking
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

For enquiries contact Jenni French, Occupational Therapist Manager, on