Occupational Therapist - Casual at St John of God Health Care

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

120255.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Treatment Intervention, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Mentoring, Clinical Documentation, Education Program Delivery, Supervision, Functional Goals, Cognitive Assessment, ADLs Assessment, Home Environment Assessment, Peer Support, Administrative Duties, Multidisciplinary Activities

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital The St John of God Bunbury Allied Health department is a diverse and welcoming team who go above and beyond to provide high quality care to our patients from many walks of life. We are seeking Casual and a Full Time Fixed Term Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical occupational therapy services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills. The hospital offers a broad range of Occupational Therapy (OT) services to our inpatients such as acute medical care, palliative care and pre & post-surgical care. As a Grade 1 Occupational Therapist, you will have access to strong mentoring, peer support and pathways for professional development. A 12-month full-time, fixed term position and Casual positions are available 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. Participate in other activities as assigned. Supervise, instruct and assess students in approved clinical teaching programs in liaison with the Supervisor/Manager. You will hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). To succeed you will have demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within Occupational Therapy practice. You will have effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (including the ability to communicate using technology). A current C Class Drivers' Licence is essential. Above all, people 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 plus 12% superannuation Hourly Rate: $53.91 to $75.82 p/h (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation Casual and Fixed Term Full Time position available 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 Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts Dynamic multidisciplinary team Flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance For enquiries contact Shelbi Mott – Senior Occupational Therapist on 9722 1654 If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. 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. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.

Responsibilities

Provide direct occupational therapy services to clients/patients and complete comprehensive patient assessments. Coordinate treatment interventions and support multidisciplinary team activities.