At a Glance
- Tasks: Help patients regain independence through tailored rehabilitation plans and teamwork.
- Company: Join Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital, a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, professional development, and free parking.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture focused on patient-centred care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 $ per hour.
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to build your career in a supportive and dynamic rehabilitation environment? Join our multidisciplinary team and play a key role in helping patients regain independence and return to what matters most. This is a casual role – annual leave & sick leave cover, predominately weekdays.
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation hospital on a casual base. You will work across a diverse caseload including orthopaedic, neurological, reconditioning, and general rehabilitation patients. You’ll collaborate closely with physiotherapists, speech pathologists, dieticians, nursing staff, and medical teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital is a 58-bed specialised private rehabilitation hospital located in Hove, South Australia. We offer both inpatient and day rehabilitation services specialising in orthopaedic, reconditioning and neurological rehabilitation. Facilities include an onsite hydrotherapy pool, gymnasium and access to private treatment areas.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and employee benefits – Rate of pay $42-$60 per hour depending on experience excluding casual loading
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Access to mentoring and supervision
- Positive workplace focused on patient-centred recovery
- Free car parking
Key Responsibilities:
- You will plan, assess, implement and evaluate clinical care in collaboration with patients/families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and health outcomes.
- The Occupational Therapist will contribute to the coordination of clinical input, direction and guidance.
- Incorporate the provision of education and support to patients and their carer/family for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation, discharge plans or end of life needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Commit to an ongoing learning and professional development portfolio to ensure case mix requirements are supported, and registration requirements are met.
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Experience in rehabilitation (desirable, not essential)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
You will also benefit from:
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
More Information:
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
Occupational Therapist in Adelaide employer: Healthscope Limited
Healthscope Limited offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for continuous professional development and education. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, including additional perks like discounted health insurance. The company is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration among healthcare professionals.
