Occupational Therapist

• Supportive management and collaborative team culture
• Mentoring and ongoing professional development 
• Belong to a leading healthcare network in Australia with access to a range of employee benefits and work opportunities nationally across our One-Healthscope family
• Casual role available with opportunity to cover upcoming maternity leave

Our multidisciplinary team is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist with experience in hospital rehabilitation programs and varied acute casemix to join our team. Expect to work within an environment whereby you will feel appreciated, recognized and supported by management.

About us
Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital.  We are a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit.

We also have a cardiac suite including a cardiac catheter laboratory and a 16 bed Coronary Care Unit. A private maternity suite including 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery is available for families in the Newcastle region. Newcastle Private Oncology Centre provides specialty care for individuals and their families/carers undergoing all aspects of cancer treatment and care with both an inpatient unit and day infusion lounge.

As an Occupational Therapist your responsibilities will include:

·       You will plan, assess, implement and evaluate clinical care in collaboration with patients/families and the multidisciplinary team so as to achieve identified goals and health outcomes.

·       Contribute to the coordination of clinical care whilst working in partnership with the allied health team, nursing and non-clinical staff providing direct and indirect clinical input, direction and guidance

·       Incorporate the provision of education and support to patients and their carer/family for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation and discharge plans

·       Conduct individual and group therapy programs

·       Commit to an ongoing learning and professional development portfolio to ensure case mix requirements are supported and registration requirements are met.

Essential Criteria:

·       Authority to Work in Australia

·       Generalist acute clinical experience, including hospital-based rehabilitation with 2-5 years post-graduate experience

·       Working with Children check

·       Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Occupational Therapy or equivalent 

·       Registration with AHPRA

·       Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement

·       Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team

·       Highly developed interpersonal skills, proactive, motivated and patient-focused

·       Flexibility in managing a varied caseload and implementing group and individual programs

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope. 

No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

Applications close: 24th May 2024

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.