Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist at Calvary Healthcare Launceston 

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Work with like-minded health professionals to optimise patient outcomes
• Permanent, full-time and part-time opportunities available with flexible weekday work hours negotiable with the successful applicant
• Application closing date: 30/04/24

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team at Calvary Healthcare Launceston St Vincent's and St Luke's campuses. This is a permanent full or part-time position (flexible weekday work hours negotiable with the successful applicant) working across a variety of inpatient areas including General Medical, General Surgical, Orthopaedic, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care wards.  

Your main duties will include:

• Working as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning, implementation and review of occupational therapy interventions and programs, and assist with complex case management and discharge planning.
• Conduct functional, cognitive, personal care, home assessments and occupational therapy programs for patients across a variety of inpatient areas within Calvary Launceston.
• Participate in, and conduct regular and ongoing education and training to staff, patients and families relevant to Occupational Therapy.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in occupational therapy 
• Current AHPRA registration 
• Current full drivers license 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy
• Experience working in a hospital setting desirable. 
• Experience conducting home assessments desirable. 

For further information please contact Rachel Reay, Allied Health Manger via email rachel.reay@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role