Occupational Therapist

Your role at St John of God Frankston Hospital
We are seeking an experienced and compassionateOccupational Therapist to join our Inpatient/Outpatient Departmenton a leave cover contract for a fixed 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.

As Grade 2you are expected to work independently and demonstrate a specialist level of knowledge and depth of experience. The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist is expected to initiate and participate in teaching training research and quality activities to supervise students and supervise and mentor junior caregivers.

The Position

• Provision of an Occupational Therapy treatment at a senior level.

• 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 to manage complex patients.

• In conjunction with the Supervisor/Manager and other Occupational Therapy caregivers develop processes for the evaluation of both inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy programs.

• Patients/clients plans and outcomes are regularly monitored through attendance at and participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

• Strive for high satisfaction levels of patients/clients and external agencies.

• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties. This requires liaison with the administration team reporting of statistical data and completion of progress notes.

• Demonstrable strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Provide written and verbal reports as required.

• Referrals to external agencies are initiated in a timely manner.

• Uses an evidence-based problem solving approach to clinical care and service development.

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 extensive and 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.

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: $95432 to $114129 per annum (pro rata if part time) plus 12% superannuation

• Fixed term full-time position available

• 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)

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.

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.