CRVCID 718551 Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) provides short to medium term hospital substitution allied health therapy for patients at home. The service aims to facilitate early supported discharge from hospitals or avoidance of hospital admission for patients We are seeking dynamic and motivated Senior Occupational Therapists who share our organisational values to work in the community as part of a multidisciplinary RITH service. With significant demand on acute community care, we are looking for leaders who can effectively coordinate and implement occupational therapy interventions to patients using advanced occupational therapy clinical practice skills. This is a recruitment pool for permanent full-time, permanent part-time, fixed-term full-time and fixed-term part-time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/03/2027. RITH has multiple vacancies across the metropolitan area at our North/East and South bases. Locations include: North: Joondalup, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital East: Armadale, Royal Perth Hospital, South Guildford South: Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah Hear what our patients say about our service: South Metropolitan Health Service is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is the perfect place to start! SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. As a truly collaborative and united interdisciplinary team, we are proud to strive for Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan. Our SMHS Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Michelle Toneman, RITH Coordinator, on 08 6477 5, or email health.wa.gov.au. Ready to apply? Please read the below application instructions carefully. Please use the “Apply for Job” button to submit: A copy of your current Curriculum Vitae (CV) which includes the following: AHPRA registration List of recent, relevant PD including dates Drivers licence In no more than three (3) pages, a cover letter that includes the following: An example of a complex patient you managed within a multidisciplinary team. What was your evaluation, plan and outcome for the patient? An example of when you have utilised skills to manage a busy caseload. How do you ensure you deliver evidence-based care? The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. All applications are to be submitted online. We recommend allowing enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours. Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances For further information click here. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
