Occupational Therapist
Join the Hills Private Hospital, Baulkham Hills and create meaningful patient experiences while working alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team. This permanent part‐time position offers the opportunity to work across a range of rehabilitation specialties, including orthopaedic, neurological, cardiac and pulmonary rehab. Ideal applicants will be available to work a minimum of 45 hours per fortnight.
Benefits
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided
- Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team
- Inclusive, values‐led workplace
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
- Discounted health insurance (non‐casuals only)
About the Role
This role will deliver exceptional Occupational Therapy services to maximise patient functional recovery and independence, providing an industry‐leading patient experience. You will provide an evidence‐based, person‐centred service by establishing treatment plans, assessing and monitoring treatment plans, assessing environmental needs and identifying (and where relevant organising) equipment needs. You advocate for and involve patients, their families and significant others to participate in care, goal setting, discharge planning and preparation for home care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment and treatment of patients to facilitate independence in ADL and quality of life
- Discharge planning including home visits, provision of aids/modifications, and referral to other services in the community as required; referral of patients to groups or other disciplines within the hospital
- Attendance / feedback of information at case conference and family conference
- Communicate with program coordinator regarding funding/length of stay issues and referral to outpatient therapy
- Liaise with other team members regarding patient care and therapy time tabling
- Documentation of OT intervention + assistive device / home modification prescription and completion of case management plan and discharge summary
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and eligibility to join AAOT
- Working with Children Check
- Current Registration with AHPRA (Neurological Rehabilitation experience preferred)
- Sound clinical judgement and clinical reasoning skills
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication & exceptional customer service skills
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Superior time management and organisational skills
- Current unrestricted driver's licence
Applications close: 13 July 2026
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