Description:
- Seeking an AHP1 Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience to work in the acute and rehabilitation settings
- Full-time ongoing role
- Work at South Australia’s largest private acute and rehabilitation hospital
- Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
- An excellent opportunity to be part of a leading mission based health care organisation
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary allied health team, specialising in both acute care and rehabilitation services. We provide a high quality Occupational Therapy service across a range of specialities including orthopaedic, cardiorespiratory, general medical, general surgical, neurosurgery, and neurology.
The successful applicant will be appointed to a full time ongoing position, working across both the acute and rehabilitation services within the hospital. The role is appointed at an AHP1 level, and shifts are rostered across a 7 day service, commencing initially on weekdays.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality and evidence-based care
- Work autonomously delivery occupational therapy assessment and intervention across both acute and rehabilitation patient cohorts
- Comprehensive assessment of patients with a wide variety of conditions
- Manage a diverse caseload
- Safe and timely discharge planning
What you bring
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA
- Minimum 2 years occupational therapy experience
- Demonstrated experience working in the acute hospital and/or rehabilitation setting
- Commitment to life-long learning
- Dynamic, adaptable, and innovative approach to providing evidence-based, safe and high-quality care
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation.
For further information please contact Robert Low (Allied Health Manager) on Robert.Low@calvarycare.org.au or 0407 503 691.
About Calvary
We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality. ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public & Private Hospitals, 72 Residential care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+, people how have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.
Why work for Calvary?
Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/
If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!
Please note the following:
- Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
- Calvary has mandatory vaccination requirements for all workers. You will be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role.
- Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.