Senior Occupational Therapist

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Griffith; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking a Level 3 Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Griffith team in NSW. You will deliver high-level assessments, therapeutic and preventative OT services with advanced clinical reasoning and minimal supervision.

Applicants should hold a tertiary OT qualification with current AHPRA registration, strong communication and IT skills, and a Class C driver's licence with willingness to travel as required. Location: Griffith, NSW, AU.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration.
• Evidence-based practice and advanced clinical knowledge in the specialty area.
• Strong time management, communication and IT skills, including TeleHealth.
• Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level assessment, therapeutic and preventative Occupational Therapy services in the identified specialty area.
• Plan and deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients and clients.
• Demonstrate advanced reasoning with minimal direct clinical supervision.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration

Tools

TeleHealth software

Job description

This Allied Health professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team providing, planning and delivering comprehensive, high-quality care to patients and clients of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), to support management of their health needs and to promote wellness.

The Level 3 Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing a range of high-level assessment, therapeutic and preventative Occupational Therapy services in the identified specialty area, within scope, according to relevant models of care and priorities. You will demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operate with minimal direct clinical supervision.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration

Advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience within the required specialty area, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice

Strong time management skills, written and verbal communication, and IT skills including the ability or willingness to use TeleHealth software

A Class C Drivers Licence and willingness to travel for work purposes

Senior Occupational Therapist, Griffith, NSW, AU