Occupational Therapist

Job no: 536818
Work type: Permanent
Location: Deakin
Categories: Allied Health / Health Professionals

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  • Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
  • Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
  • Flexible with hours and days
About the role
 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team in either a part time or casual capacity at Calvary John James Hospital. 

 
Your main duties will include:
 
  • Assisting with pre-op joint replacement screening of patients, as well as being an integral team member in our post-surgery day rehabilitation program service. Close communication with the medical team including geriatricians and surgeons, the allied health team and the nursing staff is required.

  • The successful candidate will work across a range of inpatient areas including orthopaedic rehabilitation, general reconditioning, acute medical and neurological conditions.  Therapy will include self-care re-training, home assessment and modifications, falls prevention and health promotion.

 

About you

  • Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential.  New graduates are welcome to apply. Ongoing training, both internally and externally, will be provided to the successful applicant. Participation in Quality Improvement activities is required as well as maintaining up to date knowledge through professional development.

     

    The successful applicant must have:

    • Relevant tertiary qualifications
    • Full AHPRA registration
    • Current drivers licence
    • A desire to learn and work within a team
    • Flexible with hours and days
For further information please contact Sonya Kohlhagen via email at sonya.kohlhagen@calvarycare.org.au or on (02) 6229 2150.
 
Why work for Calvary?
 
At Calvary, our staff matter. 
 
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
 
Your benefits: 
  • NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Training, development pathways and career opportunities
  • Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
 
Please note the following:
  • 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
  • You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role
 
 

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