Occupational Therapist - Emergency Department

Deliver advanced Occupational Therapy care, streamline Emergency Department discharges, and shape future therapists

Remuneration: $121,658 – $124,607 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until March 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4
Requisition ID: REQ542820
Applications Close: Sunday 19th January 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

 
About the role:

This role will see you provide high level occupational therapy assessment and intervention to facilitate timely discharge from the Emergency Department, as well as early assessment and management for patients requiring admission to the hospital.  You will also provide clinical supervision and support to Level 1/2 therapists and will take a lead with student education.

The position is supported by the Site Senior OT at Maitland Hospital, the local OT team, and the wider Lower Hunter Occupational Therapy team. Comprehensive orientation and clinical supervision will also be provided.

About You:

We are looking for someone who has extensive hospital-based experience with a wide variety of clinical conditions, and an understanding of the community supports that are available to support discharge from the ED and the wider hospital.

You must be able to work autonomously as well as within a multidisciplinary team managing patients with complex care needs.  This role requires strong organisation skills and flexibility, as well as the ability to clinically prioritise within a high-volume caseload.

Requirements:

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
  
  

Additional Information:
 

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• 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. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

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For role related queries or questions contact Sophie Wainwright on Sophie.Wainwright@health.nsw.gov.au