Senior Occupational Therapist - Mixed Caseload (Up to $5k Incentives Available) Bathurst Health Service
About the role
Leadership and care are at the heart of this position which is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing high quality services to patients of our health district.
Working in an acute regional hospital provides experience in a broad range of areas and you'll lead in an environment of constant change.
This role involves working in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Rehabilitation and Ambulatory wards, with the opportunity to travel to smaller towns to provide sub-acute outreach.
You will deliver a high level clinical occupational therapy service (including services of a more complex nature) with advanced clinical reasoning skills in the provision of clinical care.
You'll also exercise independent professional judgement in solving problems and managing complex situations.
You will support Level 1 and 2 Staff, Allied Health Assistants and students through clinical supervision and education programs, and provide a consultative service in area/s of clinical expertise to local clinicians, promoting the quality and safety of the services we deliver.
You'll always be on the lookout to find and act on opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and clinical research, and develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities.
The Occupational Therapy Department at Bathurst Hospital is a group of approximately 10 friendly, enthusiastic and innovative therapists and Allied Health Assistants who are welcoming and foster growth and development in their colleagues.
You will work during business hours, assisting with the professional and clinical growth of student Occupational Therapists.
To apply for this role:
Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login.
Answer the selection criteria.
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Linda Cant on (02) 6330 5140 or at for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.
This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26.
Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales.
It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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