Empower recovery and restore independence Join our rehab team as an Occupational Therapist and make a lasting impact in patients' lives every day. Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 per hour superannuation salary packaging Location: Kurri Kurri Hospital Employment Type : Temporary Part Time – Until February 2026 Position Classification : Occupational Therapist Level 3 Hours Per Week: 16 Requisition ID: REQ531649 Applications Close: Sunday 24th November 2024 At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals About the role: This role will see you work within our rehabilitation team, which is comprised of Level 3 and Level 1/2 OT clinicians. You will be responsible for providing OT assessment and intervention to rehabilitation patients (neurology, orthopaedic and general). You will handle NDIS applications and will participate in various OT and MDT groups, as well as facilitate and be part of the Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) program in conjunction with other members of MDT (PT, AHA, nursing). To enhance your skills, you will attend the MDT case conference to review patient goals and set plans for therapy. Where you’ll be working: A charming former coal mining town, Kurri Kurri is located a short drive from the spectacular Hunter Valley wine region. Kurri Kurri is known for its impressive murals painted throughout the town and its surrounds The town is located just a 45 minute drive from Newcastle, and only 20 minutes from Maitland. We pride ourselves on fostering a s upportive environment focused on providing evidence based care to our patients. Our team are skilled and passionate, and we look forward to welcoming our newest team member About You: We are looking for someone: With experience in the inpatient rehabilitation setting Who is a quick learner and a team player With experience working as part of an MDT Requirements : Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA Additional Information: To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Aimee Lennard on Aimee.Lennardhealth.nsw.gov.au Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD202 4_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.