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Deliver expert care to HITH patients with support for complex, high-need cases.Prior relevant service may be recognised towards commencing salary.Monthly Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) plus annual leave for full-time staff.Care, collaborate, and lead as a HITH OTtreat patients at home, solve complex problems, and support quality healthcare across WSLHD.Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annumHours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location: Cumberland HospitalWhere you''ll be working: Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of ''better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.What you''ll be doing: The Hospital in the Home (HITH) Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient centred, evidence informed occupational therapy services that promote identified patient health outcomes. The OT will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the occupational therapy care plan in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary HITH healthcare Service.The OT will provide clinical services to HITH patients, and work in collaboration with the HITH Senior OT in the provision of care for those with complex care needs requiring advanced practice skills and the application of professional knowledge and judgement.The OT will exercise professional judgement, and consult with the HITH Senior OT when required, in resolving problems and managing cases where principles, procedures, techniques and methods require expansion, adaptation and/or modification.The OT contributes to the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of HITH healthcare services to meet required Accreditation Standards and WSLHD Executive Strategic Plan.This position is expected to work from different locations across WSLHD and rotate across a 7-day, morning and afternoon service, as reasonably required. This position may also coordinate care and collaborate with Allied Health Assistants (AHA).How to Apply: Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential Criteria:Qualification: Degree or Diploma recognised by AAOT-NSWRegistration: Current Registration as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Selection Criteria:Current NSW Driver Licence.Demonstrated skill, with minimal supervision, in patient assessment, planning and evaluation of interventions, from an occupational therapy perspective, for adult clients in a community setting.Demonstrated ability with patient assessment, planning and goal setting and evaluation of Occupational Therapy interventions.Demonstrated ability to use initiative and manage complex client issues and problem-solving, with the formulation and implementation of care plans, and monitoring of patient outcomes.Demonstrated good written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, coaching and facilitation skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, clients and carers.Good time management and organisation skills with attention to detail.Requisition ID: REQ562301Applications Close: 22nd April 2025People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr