Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, United States Mercy Health Full time

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Occupational Therapy team is committed to ensuring high quality, evidence based, safe and effective patient care. These positions will play an integral role within AH in assisting to deliver sustainable, contemporary systems and services. The roles are based at Werribee Mercy Hospital, are part of the broader Occupational Therapy department and work alongside other Occupational Therapy services at WMH including acute medical and surgical services; TCP; Health Independence Program; inpatient and community palliative care and hand therapy services. This may lead to opportunities to extend clinical skills and knowledge and flex across other Occupational Therapy work areas.

Grade 2 or 3 Occupational Therapists- EFT available. Flexible work options considered. Based at Werribee Mercy Hospital Community Occupational Therapy and sub-acute streams Friendly and supportive team with a strong culture of learning and leadership development. Emphasis on contributing to the broader Occupational Therapy service.

ABOUT YOU:

Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy and current full Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA. Strong clinical skills and experience relevant to the community/sub-acute setting Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills Practices with a high level of integrity and professionalism. Enthusiastic, flexible, team-orientated

ABOUT US: 

Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community.

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements. Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation). Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

Contact Details

Paula Cooke / 8754 3162

To view the position description or submit your application please click the 'Apply Now' button.



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