Senior Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
Senior Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
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Job Description
Your role at St John of God Frankston Hospital
We are seeking an experienced and compassionateOccupational Therapist (Grade 2/3)to join our Outpatient Departmenton a leave cover contract for a fixed part time or full-time role with thepossibility of extension.
You will work within a supportivemulti-disciplinary team providing advanced clinical Occupational Therapy services to clients withcomplex neurological needsin ouroutpatient department.
The Position
Provides clinical services to client/patient groups and circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced Occupational Therapy practice skills.
Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties. This requires liaison with the administration team reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.
Patients/clients plans and outcomes are regularly monitored through attendance at and participation in clinical team meetings as required.
Active participation in the multidisciplinary team.
Referrals to external agencies are initiated in a timely manner.
Uses an evidence-based problem-solving approach to clinical care and service development.
Promotes professional values and ethics in clinical practice.
Demonstrates consolidated current knowledge of research evidence-based practice in Occupational Therapy and related clinical areas.
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.
Provide consultation and support to medical nursing catering and allied health professionals within the Division as appropriate.
You will hold a registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist and will have current valid Drivers License.
To succeed you will have advanced clinical experience in Occupational Therapy across a range or within the relevant clinical specialty including in the management of complex patients within the relevant healthcare and disability service setting. For a grade 3 Occupational Therapist you will demonstrate prior leadership experience.
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: $117605 to $132042 per annum (pro rata if part time) plus 12% superannuation Grade 3
Salary: $95432 to $114129 per annum (pro rata if part time) plus 12% superannuation Grade 2
Fixed term - Permanent full time or part time position available
5 weeks annual leave
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
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
For enquiries contact Natalie Lyle Manager Allied Health (03)
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.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
