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
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: 16th May 2024
Applications: via the online link
Enquiries:
Jen Watts
Allied Health Manager
Email: jen.watts@healthscope.com.au