Occupational Therapist - Level 1/2 Rotational
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ573735
Applications Close: 28 May 2025
REQ573735 - Occupational Therapist - Level 1/2 Rotational
Come and be part of a dynamic, supportive Occupational Therapy Department at St George Hospital!
Where you'll be working
St George Hospital Occupational Therapy Department
Our vision is "Empowering you to live the life you want through creativity, collaboration and choice". We are a supportive department focused on person centered, compassionate care, and strive to provide consistent high quality occupational therapy services across the campus. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated occupational therapist to be appointed to a Level 1-2 position within our department. Offering a huge variety of rotational opportunities through aged care, general surgical, general medical, oncology/haematology, respiratory, cardiology/vascular, ortho-trauma, neurosurgery/trauma, neurology, rehab, and community occupational therapy services, you can guarantee your clinical skill set will be challenged, broadened and enhanced . You will be supported and led by highly experienced and competent Level 3 Occupational Therapists, and our Acute Team Leader and Professional Educator. We also support a thorough program of continuous professional development, protected non clinical time, leadership development opportunities and career progression pathways.
The Role
As a Level 1-2 Occupational Therapist you will be expected to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality occupational therapy care to patients consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.
Please note that participating in our weekend roster is an expectation of this position.
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and Current Registration with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated core competency skills relevant to the facility and the occupational therapy service.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.
- Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Kathleen Makroglou via email at Kathleen.Makroglou@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforcee that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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