Occupational Therapist
Casual Occupational Therapist
Healthscope – To Work Across 2 sites:
Hunter Valley Private Hospital (Shortland NSW) and Newcastle Private Hospital (New Lambton Heights NSW)
Hunter Valley Private Hospital (HVPH), located in Newcastle, provides medical (geriatric and palliation), rehabilitation and surgical services. Newcastle Private Hospital (NPH) provides maternity, cardiac, oncology and rehabilitation services. Both hospitals are accredited by the ACHS and have a dedicated focus on providing quality healthcare to our patients.
The Occupational Therapy Locum Role
Hunter Valley Private Hospital and Newcastle Private Hospital are offering an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join their Allied Health Teams to fill a casual position across both sites.
We are looking for a highly skilled individual to bring their energy and experience to our friendly team. Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist seeking a new challenge? Do you have experience adopting a client-centered and goal-directed approach? We would love to hear from you.
You will be part of an interdisciplinary team that provides evidence-based rehabilitation for a range of caseloads including inpatient neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation and day only rehabilitation patients at HVPH and a mix of acute and rehabilitation patients at NPH to assist with leave cover.
Requirements
- Adhere to Healthscope site policies and procedures & AHPRA Code of Conduct guidelines
- Contribute to efficient and effective running of the department
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement and occupational health and safety
- Deliver a high standard of customer service at all times
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Current driver’s license
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in the role of a rehabilitation occupational therapist
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets
Employee Benefits:
Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more as well as onsite parking and access to Fitness Passport.
- Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.
- OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers.
- Salary packaging that includes additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership
Applications close: 28 November 2024
For further enquiries:
To Apply: Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to be taken to our online application form.
Please include a cover letter and CV including contact details of two professional referees.