- Sound clinical skills in the area of rehabilitation, including neurological conditions and orthopaedics
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Fully registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Eligible for membership with OT Australia
- Current Australian Driver's License
- Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check VIC
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated leadership
- A good working knowledge of community services
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Melbourne, Australia - Northern Health Authority
Description
Reference Number: 43440: Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be
The Role:
Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in subacute settings who is passionate about providing person-centred care? Do you have expertise in the area of neurology, orthopaedics and the NDIS? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the team at Northern Health.
Based at Broadmeadows Hospital, this role is responsible for ensuring excellence in patient care, evidence-based practice, service improvement and risk management. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to provide assessment and intervention, and to assist with complex discharge planning.
To be successful in this role you will have: