Casual Occupational Therapist
Casual Occupational Therapists (Level 1/2) at The Hills Private Hospital
· Exciting opportunities have opened up for Occupational Therapists seeking casual employment at The Hills Private Hospital
· Supportive management and Allied Health team
The Hills Private Hospital is a refurbished private hospital with 86 inpatient rehabilitation beds, 25 inpatient mental health beds and Day Rehabilitation Services. We currently offer orthopaedic, neurological and reconditioning rehabilitation programs & group based mental health services. Applicants must be flexible, team oriented and prepared to hit the ground running.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assessment and treatment of patients to facilitate independence in ADL and quality of life
· Discharge planning including home visits, provision of aids/modifications, and referral to other services in the community as required.
· Referral of patients to groups or other disciplines within the hospital
· Attendance / feedback of information at case conference and family conferences
· Communicate with program coordinator regarding funding/length of stay issues and referral to outpatient therapy.
· Liaise with other team members regarding patient care and therapy time tabling
· Documentation of OT intervention + assistive device / home modification prescription and completion of case management plan and discharge summary
Why 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. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
· Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Selection Criteria:
· Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility to join AAOT
· Full registration with AHPRA
· Neurological Rehabilitation experience preferred
· Sound clinical judgement and clinical reasoning skills
· Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication & exceptional customer service skills
· Proven ability to work independently and also as part of a multidisciplinary team
· Superior time management and organisational skills
· Current unrestricted drivers licence
Closing Date: 23rd October 2024
Applications: via the online link
Enquiries:
Jen Watts
Allied Health Manager
Email: jen.watts@healthscope.com.au