Occupational Therapist - Level 1/2
- Temporary Part Time
About Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, world-class education centre. We are proud to be home to some of Australia’s leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future.
About Healthscope
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central office enabling us to provide an exceptional experience for the community we care for. Our values of “we care, we do, we strive, we’re a team” are in everything we do.
About the role:
The Occupational Therapy team at Northern Beaches Hospital has an opportunity for a dynamic and quality focused Occupational Therapist with acute hospital experience.
A part-time 12 month contract position is available for a level 1/2 Occupational Therapist.
As a Level 1/2, your responsibilities will include:
· Provide an excellent standard of evidence based clinical care to public and private patients
· Work in partnership with Medical Officers, Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide assessment and treatment in a coordinated and timely manner
· Provide Occupational therapy intervention to a wide variety of patients in acute care including surgical, medical, critical care, emergency, and neurology
· Liaise and coordinate with referrers, staff, relatives, and outside agencies to support independent living and safe discharge planning
· Communicate the interpretation of assessments and implications for patient management, via verbal and/or written reports
· Participate in quality improvement projects and in-service programs as required
Selection Criteria:
· Degree in Occupational Therapy
· Current registration with AHPRA
· Excellent clinical practice skills in assessment, intervention and discharge planning from an acute setting
· Well-developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
· Excellent organisation, time management and self-management skills
· Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork
· Proven excellence in customer service delivery
· Commitment to ongoing education and the provision of evidence based practice
Employee Benefits:
Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family.
· Education and support
· Opportunity to consolidate skills
· Health and fitness benefits via Fitness Passport
· Salary packaging for novated leasing, additional superannuation contributions and airport lounge memberships
· Health insurance discounts and offers from our corporate partner
Applications close: 28 April 2025
All applications should be lodged online and include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria as outlined together with a CV.
Further Information: Please contact Laura Gibb (Occupational Therapy Manager) ph 9105 5067 or Shahista Khan (Allied Health Director) ph : 0447 691 723. You can also visit our website www.northernbeacheshospital.com.au
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity and vaccination certificates to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.