Occupational Therapist (519938)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job description

Occupational Therapists – Full Time Graduate or Early Career Hospital Rotational Program

Tasmanian Health Service – Northern Tasmania (Launceston)

The Rotational OT program:

Our Occupational Therapy service based out of Launceston comprises over 40 wonderful people delivering services across acute, sub-acute and the northern Tasmanian community.

Our rotational program offers early career occupational therapists solid foundational practice skills and the valuable opportunity to gain hospital experience in various clinical areas. You will be welcomed by peers from all over Australia who now call Launceston home. We’ll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and set up to thrive. You will be supported in your professional growth with high quality clinical supervision, regular professional development and daily access to senior occupational therapists and OT clinical leads to nurture and mentor you as you consolidate your skills. Attention to your well-being and work-life balance is our priority.

Our rotational program is designed to support your learning by offering:

• Rotations which are currently 4 months long in clinical areas including: acute medicine, general surgery & trauma, stroke & other acute specialities, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and home-based services in the community.
• 1:1 supervision from our experienced and supervision trained Senior OTs or Clinical Leads in each rotation including protected time for formal supervision and informal day-to-day supervision and support.
• Weekly in-service program.
• Weekly tutorial program aimed at early career OTs (topics such as wheelchair prescription, upper limb assessment, Traumatic Brain Injury assessment, neuro-screen, home modifications etc.).
• Workplace that supports OTs relocating through relocation assistance, a welcoming team, and social committee.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as we can onboard you. Part-time hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Note: Position Features: Home visits and travel between sites in the North of Tasmania may be required. Shift work, extended hours and/or occasional weekend work may also be required. Contact us for more information.

Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence.

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants are encouraged to get in touch with the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Amanda Catlin
Position: Clinical Lead - Workforce Development
Phone number: 0459 907 724
Email address: [e-mail]

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