Join a supportive OT team in acute and rehab settings at Cumberland Hospital.
New Grads welcome to apply!
Contribute to quality patient care and continuous improvement at Cumberland Hospital.
Join Cumberland Hospital's OT team!
Deliver quality care in acute and rehab, work in a supportive team, and impact patient outcomes.
We also invite new graduates with a strong interest or placement experience in mental health to apply for this Level 1/2 position.
In this role, you will receive guidance and support from the senior occupational therapists on the team to help you transition smoothly from student to therapist.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annumHours Per Week: 38Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta About Your New Role: Cumberland Hospital is excited to offer an opportunity for 1x Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality clinical services to consumers and their families/carers, ensuring optimal outcomes across acute and rehabilitation streams.
Our OT department at Cumberland Hospital strives to be a supportive and nurturing environment.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have a good sense of humour, are friendly, and proactive.
If you enjoy working in a collaborative and caring setting, you'll find our team welcoming!
Our staff is dedicated to supporting each other and genuinely cares about patient outcomes.
We strive to provide the highest standard of care, advocating for individual needs in care planning, and leveraging each other's skills to make a meaningful difference.
Where You'll Be Working: In this position, you will deliver services across both the acute and rehabilitation programs at Cumberland Hospital.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to conduct assessments and provide interventions based on a recovery model, supporting consumers in reaching their highest level of functioning.
Additionally, you will develop and facilitate group activities and programs aimed at helping consumers improve their independence in daily tasks.
Our department comprises of dedicated Occupational Therapists, Diversional Therapists, Art Therapists, and Exercise Physiologists.
We promote a supportive environment that encourages seeking help and values professional, respectful feedback.
Our cohesive team celebrates diversity, respects differences, and shares in collective successes.
What We Can Offer:Under our excellence framework, we offer professional development plans, open leadership communication, and a collaborative, respectful, and empowering work environment (CORE Values).WSLHD is embarking on an exciting phase in mental health service delivery, with new facilities and expanded services.
This expansion will create numerous new positions and opportunities for career advancement in higher-grade roles.You will benefit from: Free onsite parking and fleet cars for site-to-site travel Access to the Continuing Professional Development including a wide range of supervision and professional development opportunities, including ongoing health learning programs and career succession plans.
Generous leave conditions as per NSW Health (State) awards including monthly paid ADO (full time staff only) Options for salary packaging, novated leasing which can lower your taxable income Access to EAP and Fitness Passport.
Additional Information: An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria Qualification: Relevant Qualifications in Occupational Therapy Registration: Registered with AHPRA Selection Criteria: Demonstrated skills and relevant clinical experience in providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment of clients with mental health issues.
Demonstrated skills in the provision of therapeutic interventions based on evidence-based practice for clients with mental health and psychosocial needs.
High level, effective communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
Proven ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team and prioritise a busy caseload.
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education and quality improvement.
Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.
Requisition ID: REQ536588Applications Close: 5th January 2025 Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.
The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.