About the Role
Provide Occupational Therapy services to hospital inpatients, including assessments of functional ability, planning treatment interventions, patient education, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide Occupational Therapy service to hospital inpatients.
- Carry out assessment of patient’s functional ability (i.e. self-care, functional mobility, transfers, home management) considering patient’s physical, cognitive and social situation, and plan appropriate treatment interventions.
- Provide patient education and intervention regarding safety and independence at home, functional precautions and correct use of equipment.
- Document all occupational therapy interventions in the patient’s medical record.
- Maintain accurate patient statistics.
- Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Quality Improvement Programs.
Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Post-graduate private or public hospital experience at least one year.
- Current AHPRA registration.
- Current Drivers Licence.
- Weekend availability a must.
- Evidence of the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants the work rights necessary for the role.
Location
- North Sydney
Work Type
- Casual
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Level 1/2
- At least one year post-graduate private or public hospital experience
Education Level
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Salary/Compensations
- Based on Statement of Service and previous experience.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Not-for-profit salary packaging
- Fitness Passport
- Discounted private health
- Cultural recognitions and celebrations
About the Company
- The Mater is Sydney North Shore’s premier private hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered by St Vincent’s Health Australia.
- Renowned for its world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care.
- A leading regional centre for clinical excellence.
- Offers a modern, supportive environment that actively backs professional growth and advanced clinical education.
- Located minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes nearby.
Equal Opportunity
- We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
- As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
- St Vincent's acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
- Encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes.
