Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Contract Occupational Therapist position available – 2 days a week
- Tram stop at the front of the hospital and free on-street parking
About the role
Are you a highly enthusiastic Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding career with an established Hospital?
John Fawkner Private Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our team on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave until the end of December 2024 with a possibility of ongoing casual employment. Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday roster preferred. Happy to discuss work options that suit your lifestyle, with no weekend work!
Ability to work casual shifts at other acute and rehabilitation sites across the Healthscope network in Victoria.
About us
John Fawkner Private Hospital is located in the north-west suburbs of Melbourne. With 186 registered beds, an emergency department, 5 operating theatres, 12 bed Critical Care Complex and a busy day surgery/endoscopy unit the hospital provides a wide range of services to its community.
The hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, general medicine, oncology, cardiology, urology, plastic surgery, ENT and gynaecology.
As an Occupational Therapist, your responsibilities will include:
- You will plan, assess, implement and evaluate clinical care in collaboration with patients/families and the multidisciplinary team so as to achieve identified goals and health outcomes.
- Contribute to the coordination of clinical care whilst working in partnership with the allied health team, nursing and non-clinical staff providing direct and indirect clinical input, direction and guidance
- Incorporate the provision of education and support to patients and their carer/family for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation and complex discharge plans
- Conduct individual assessment and therapy sessions
- Have strong risk assessment and safety planning skills
- Commit to an ongoing learning and professional development portfolio to ensure case mix requirements are supported and registration requirements are met.
Essential Criteria:
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Acute hospital experience - minimum 2 years post-graduate experience
- Excellent time management, communication and organisation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork
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. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
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.
While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Applications close: 16th of May 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.