Occupational Therapist - Grade 1
Occupational Therapist - Grade 1
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Job Description
Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital
The Grade 1 Occupational Therapist works alongside the Multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical occupational therapy services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills. Ensures practice is in accordance to Occupational Therapy Australia Code of Ethics and SJGHC policies and guidelines.
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: $82617 to $116189 plus 11.5% superannuation
Permanent full time position
Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options additional purchased leave and well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Green travel allowance if you walk car pool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1500 per year
Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
For enquiries contact Chloe Harvey Allied Manager on
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
