Remuneration: $112,396 – $116,038 + Superannuation + Salary PackagingEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until November 2025Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ546758Closing Date: 21/01/25Interviews will be held the week of the 27thAbout The RoleThis is a temporary position, backfilling maternity leave until 30 November 2025.
The Level 3 Occupational Therapist (OT) operates as part of the department's caseload rotational system, covering the main adult caseloads, which include general medical, surgical, rehabilitation, and community adult patients.As a senior OT, you will also be required to provide clinical support to more junior OTs in the department and supervise OT students.The following attributes are highly desirable in the successful applicant:Team playerHigh-level ability to manage your own caseloadExceptional communication skillsStrong clinical reasoning skillsProficiency in prescribing equipmentExperience in treatment interventions for complex adult patientsAbility to work with multiple funding bodies, including NDIS, Enable NSW, and Get2GoThe successful applicant will receive support and supervision from the OT Department Manager.
Professional development and orientation relevant to the role are encouraged and available both externally and internally through the NSW Health My Health Learning system.
Clinical supervision is also provided.Where You Will Be WorkingThe Armidale Occupational Therapy Department is located in the Rural Referral Hospital in the leafy town of Armidale, nestled in the high country of the New England region in northern NSW.
Armidale is surrounded by an abundance of national parks and waterfalls and boasts a vibrant community with plenty to offer, including sporting events, arts and crafts, music festivals, and numerous cafés and restaurants to explore.Armidale Hospital features an acute General Medical Ward, Surgical Ward, Close Observation Unit, and Maternity and Paediatric Wards.
The OT department is led by a Level 5 OT and includes Level 1/2 OTs, a Paediatric Level 3 OT, an OT Assistant, and an Administrative Officer.
The OT team culture is supportive, patient-focused, and aligned with the HNELHD CORE values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
Allied health and medical staff work closely together to provide comprehensive care.The client mix on the General Medical Ward includes patients with neurological conditions such as stroke and head injuries, aged care, cardiopulmonary conditions, and various other general medical presentations.
OTs provide services both acutely and within a rehabilitation model.
The Surgical Ward includes orthopaedic and acute general surgical care.The community adult caseload primarily involves home assessments but can vary according to patient needs.
A typical workday or week involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to meet patients' OT needs through daily team huddles and case conferences.What We Can Offer YouAt Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations.
You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
On top of this we also offer:Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroYou can access scholarships or grants to support your ongoing training and professional developmentMonthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionalsNeed more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Sandra Flett on InformationAn eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia.
Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.Information For ApplicantsApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: 3vL5fq2Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.
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Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.
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