Occupational Therapist - Grade 1

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

The St John of God Bunbury Allied Health department is a diverse and welcoming team who go above and beyond to provide high quality care to our patients from many walks of life.

The hospital offers a broad range of Occupational Therapy (OT) services to our inpatients such as acute medical care, coronary care, palliative care and pre & post-surgical care.

We are seeking a casual and fixed term Grade 1 Occupational Therapist to join the team at St John of God Bunbury Hospital. In this role, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality occupational therapy services to clients and patients, utilising evidence-based clinical practice. You will ensure professional practice aligns with Occupational Therapy Australia’s Code of Ethics, as well as St John of God Health Care policies and guidelines, while contributing to patient-centred care and positive health outcomes.

The Position

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to clients/patients and or carers on an individual or group level for both inpatients and outpatients. Completion of comprehensive patient assessment (e.g. assessment of personal care, domestic and community ADLs, assessment of the home environment, cognitive and functional physical assessment as required).
• Provision of a comprehensive treatment intervention and appropriate progression treatment to match functional goals.
• Coordinate the provision of special aids and equipment requirements of patients if required to assist with functioning
• Provide consultation and support to medical, nursing, catering and allied health professionals within the Division as appropriate.
• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary activities e.g. team meetings, ward rounds, or case conferences, as required.
• Participate in the delivery of education programmes within the service and for Divisional caregivers.
• Participate in other activities as assigned.
• Supervise, instruct and assess students in approved clinical teaching programs in liaison with the Supervisor/Manager.
• Attends relevant training sessions offered by SJGHC. Satisfactory completion of all annual mandatory and unit based competencies as required.
• Accepts responsibility for maintaining and strengthening own professional knowledge and expertise.

The successful applicant will hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

You will demonstrate sound knowledge and practical skills in occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation, along with effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate using technology.

The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, as well as possession of a current C Class Driver’s Licence.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $85,508 to $120,255 plus 12% superannuation

• Casual Rate: $53.91 to $75.82 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• Fixed term part time position (8 day fortnight for up to 6 months) and Casual position available

• We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• A welcoming and supportive culture

• Highly competitive salary and entitlements

• Collaborative leadership team

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Shelbi Mott – Senior Occupational Therapist on 0448 265 960.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

 

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.