Employment Term: Fixed Term Permanent Part-Time Opportunity Available
Location: St Stephen's Hospital
Remuneration: $45.49 - $64.48 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team in our outpatient rehabilitation team for parental leave cover. Joining our team as an Occupational Therapist, you will work with patients to maximise their function and independence in their daily activities. Our Occupational Therapy Service is frequently involved in the care of patients, referred by specialist doctors, in the neurology, surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, palliative care and medical units of the hospital.
With a focus on delivering high-quality, clinical care to patients within an outpatient rehabilitation setting, you'll recognise the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to rehabilitation; bringing an open, collaborative approach to patient-centred care.
What makes a difference for us?
* Minimum 2 years' post graduate experience in an acute hospital setting
* Relevant qualifications and AHPRA registration
* Strong, evidence-based clinical practice and problem-solving skills
* Commitment to teamwork and high-level communication skills
What makes a difference for you?
* NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
* Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
* A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
* Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
* Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
* A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
We'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare family
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organization and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children. We implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and address it immediately if it does occur, abiding by the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Our approach is simple– everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
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