Hunter New England Local Health District – Newcastle NSW
Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum + 11.5% Super + Salary PackagingEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time until March 2026Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3Location: Hunter Brain Injury Service, Bar BeachHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ528344Applications Close: Monday, 4th November 2024
About us:Hunter Brain Injury Service (HBIS) is 1 of 15 state-wide specialist rehabilitation services for compensable and non-compensable adult clients who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.
Whilst the service is based in Bar Beach Newcastle, outpatient, outreach, and community residential care is provided to those who live in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Lower & Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Greater Taree, and Central Coast areas.
The HBIS team is specially trained to clinically support and case manage people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.
The team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Neuropsychologists, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Administration, and Housekeeping Staff.
About the role:
This role will see you provide occupational therapy interventions and specialised case management to clients who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.You will be working within a specialised transdisciplinary Allied Health lead team.You will be provided with education opportunities to acquire and develop case management skills to support individuals with complex clinical, functional, cognitive, behaviour/mood, and psychosocial needs.Networking opportunities to connect with Specialist Brain Injury Clinicians at various state-wide discipline specific events.A typical day could include therapeutic assessment, testing and interventions, development of therapy programs, engaging with other agencies/providers to support a client's community reintegration and return to work.You will be supported by the Service Manager, Clinical Co-ordinator, and other Occupational Therapists.Orientation will occur during the first couple weeks with the Service Manager and Clinical Coordinator.About you:
You are passionate about supporting clients to achieve their goals after sustaining a brain injury.You enjoy working with clients following traumatic brain injury and bring experience from previous clinical roles.You take a holistic, innovative, and empowering approach to care.You value integrity, teamwork, empathy, inclusion, and fairness.You are a passionate interdisciplinary team member who actively contributes to a positive team culture.You are enthusiastic about quality improvement and your professional development.Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA.Current eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.Benefits:
Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)Superannuation contributions 11.5%Salary packaging- Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersAdditional information:
This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements may be considered.An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Rebekah Pickering on ******
Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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