Description
Permanent part-time (24 hours per week)
Level dependent on experience (up to Lvl 3)
Professional development & possible leadership opportunities
Laptop, iPad and mobile provided for work from home flexibility
Work from Ryde, Belrose and Community locations
About us..
Royal Rehab is a leading provider of rehabilitation services in brain and spinal cord injury. Our services also include neurological and general rehabilitation, supported independent living and specialist disability services. Our vision is a world without limits for people with disability, illness and injury.
Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services.
We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About the role..
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to become a key member of our Community Rehabilitation Service.
You will be providing high quality OT interventions to clients in the community & centre-based programs. The multiple programs of the service work with adults recovering from a variety of injuries including neurological, brain, burns, orthopaedic and other sources of disability.
Key responsibilities include:
To provide high quality, timely Occupational Therapy services to clients to maximise function, performance of activities of daily living and participation in meaningful activities.
To comply with centre-wide, service and Occupational Therapy discipline specific policies/ procedures and initiatives and the Royal Rehab mission, vision and values.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team within CRS and the Occupational Therapy department at Royal Rehab. This may involve working in or providing cover to other units from time to time upon request.
About you..
We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:
Essential Criteria:
Current full registration with AHPRA.
Significant and recent clinical experience (a minimum of 2 years) working in the community or rehabilitation setting providing specialist occupational therapy intervention to persons with chronic and complex health needs.
Experience conducting home assessments, prescribing home modifications and equipment.
Understanding and familiarity with health and aged care related community services.
Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills and ability to operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision.
Demonstrated competence in high level interpersonal communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Demonstrated ability to implement evidenced based practice and outcome measurement; and a commitment to participate in supervision and professional development.
Demonstrated experience participating in quality improvement initiatives and thorough understanding of the quality improvement cycle.
Current C unrestricted driver’s license, good driving record and own car (Staff may be required to travel to visits in their own vehicle. Mileage/ petrol costs can be claimed).
Desirable Criteria:
Experience with staff, student, or Allied Health Assistant supervision.
What we offer..
Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 salary packaging per financial year
Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
Salary: Competitive remuneration
Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.
What's next…
Address the essential criteria in your cover letter and CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!
Please note, only applicants that address this criteria will be considered.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews offered prior to the closing date.
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The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks.
*All final applicants for this position will be requested to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination immunisation record or medical exemption certificate as part of the recruitment process* We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.
Further Enquiries:
Melissa Donnelly, Clinical Operations Manager
Phone: (02) 9808 9687
Email: Melissa.Donnelly@royalrehab.com.au
or
Karen Chestney, Professional Leader - Occupational Therapy
Phone: (02) 9808 9274 (MON, TUE, THU)
Email: Karen.Chestney@royalrehab.com.au
Application Close Date: Monday 21st August 2023
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th August 2023
