:PermanentFull Time
: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2
:$ 70,944 - $101,211 per annum
:38
:REQ480651
Where you'll be workingWestern Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doing
Chronic and Complex (CAC) Allied Health services focus on restoring, improving, or maintaining older people's independent functioning and wellbeing. The focus of these services is assisting older people to regain or maintain physical, functional and cognitive abilities which support them to either maintain or recover a level of independence, allowing them to remain living in the community. This position works as a member of a Chronic and Complex multidisciplinary team.
CAC Occupational Therapists are responsible for the provision of quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for clients with complex, aged and chronic care issues residing within WSLHD to promote restoration and improvement in functional activity and safety within the home.
CAC Occupational Therapists are expected to work from different locations across WSLHD as reasonably required.
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Essential Requirement:
- Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
- Registration: Current general Occupational Therapist registration with AHPRA
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated skills and experience in Occupational Therapy assessment, planning and evaluating interventions for clients with chronic and complex health conditions.
- Demonstrated understanding of the health and associated care needs of persons with complex, chronic and/or aged conditions residing in the community.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of relevant evidence based best practice guidelines to guide decision making for best client outcomes.
- High-level written and oral communication skills, computer competency and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.
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For role related queries or questions contact Anne Rainey on 0427504 616 or email [email protected]
Applications Close: 14th May 2024