Occupational Therapist Grade 1
Dynamic individual needed to support the multidisciplinary team as an Occupational Therapist on a full time basis (minimum 1 years experience)
Summary about this job
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
Company: Healthe Care Australia Pty Ltd
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-6238-4877
Fax: +61-8-3228-8524
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Detail information about job Occupational Therapist Grade 1. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Opportunity for career advancement
- Free car parking
- Close to public transport
About the business
Brunswick Private Hospital has been transformed into a 128-bedded state of the art rehabilitation and general medical facility with extensive outpatient and community based services. Conveniently located in Melbourne's inner-city suburb of Brunswick, we provide specialist care for patients with medical and rehabilitation needs.
At Brunswick Private Hospital our team of professionals are committed to providing comprehensive medical and rehabilitation services that are designed to restore independence following surgery, illness or injury.
An opportunity exists for a suitable dynamic individual to support the multidisciplinary team as an Occupational Therapist on a full time basis (minimum 1 years experience).
About the role
The clinical areas the position may be required to work across include oncology rehabilitation, orthopaedic, multi-trauma, pain management, neurology, reconditioning and palliative care. The full time role of the Occupational Therapist will commence on our Orthopaedics and multi-trauma ward in August 2018.
Skills and experience
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience with functional assessments
- Demonstrated knowledge in equipment prescription and complex home modifications
- Demonstrated proficiency in completing home visits.
- Experience with supervision of junior staff and/or students
- Current Victorian Driver's License
- Highly motivated, accountable and enthusiastic
- Contemporary knowledge of best practice in occupational therapy care
- Passionate about patient care and achieving quality clinical outcomes
- Committed to professional and team development, ability to engage all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills
Preferable:
- Experience with rehabilitation of patients
- Demonstrated experience with Quality Improvement projects
- Previous experience in a Private Hospital setting
- Computer proficient
- An understanding of cultural diversity
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills