Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 Location : Lawson Community Health Centre Remuneration : $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ492379 Applications Close : 08/07/2024 With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region. The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people's homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth). Lawson Community Health Centre is seeking to engage an Occupational Therapist on a full time assignment. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of quality Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, and management of clients with chronic and complex health conditions and/or aged care needs. This is done with the aim to promote restoration and improvement in functional activity and promote safety within the home and community. The service provides community based adult occupational therapy clinical services in the Penrith, Blue Mountains, and Hawkesbury area. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team within the Primary Care and Community Health directorate. We invite you to share your skills and expertise in the service of your local health community. Apply Today Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees Accrued Day Off (ADO) Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age. What you will bring to the role: Qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA). Demonstrated clinical experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services for clients with chronic, aged and complex needs, designing and implementing client centred plans, managing complex client care and discharge planning. Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning and evaluating interventions, with the ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters with minimal direct supervision. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision to students and support other staff. Demonstrated, effective organisational and time management skills. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with consumers, teams and agencies, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and demonstrated knowledge and experience with quality improvement and evidence based practice. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Mathew Hutton on Mathew.Huttonhealth.nsw.gov.au
