Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Join to apply for the Acute Care Occupational Therapist role at NSW Health 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Acute Care Occupational Therapist role at NSW Health Level 3 Senior Acute Care Occupational Therapist Permanent Full TimeWhy Join NSLHDAccess generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more. Working in State-of-the-Art Facilities. Being a part of a Supportive Culture. Employment Type : Permanent Full TimePosition Classification : Occupational Therapist (Level 3)Remuneration : $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per weekHours Per Week : 38Requisition ID : REQ Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling. Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals. Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.Where you'll be workingOccupational Therapy Department Royal North Shore Hospital St Leonards within the acute care team.What You'll Be DoingThe Senior Clinical Occupational Therapist will provide clinical leadership within the occupational therapy service including optimisation of care delivery.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following CriteriaFull registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist Level 2. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Allied Health Professionals and/or Allied Health Assistants. Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current occupational therapy practice. A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning. Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement. Need more information?Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Blake on This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11) .You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.The team enriching health in millions of ways every day Applications Close: 10 September 2025 Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NSW Health by 2x Get notified about new Occupational Therapist jobs in St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia . 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