Occupational Therapist

About Us St Vincents Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 197-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our occupational therapy team works with a broader multidisciplinary allied health team across the following areas: general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, intensive care, maternity and paediatrics, cardiac and neurology. About the Opportunity This rewarding opportunity will see you join the St Vincents Private Hospital Toowoomba (SVPHT) as an Occupational Therapist in our Allied Health department. You will bring your passion to the role where you will work with a great team to support patient care. This role will be full-time permanent (part-time negotiable) and will be pivotal in providing quality health care. Things that work for you Options for purchasing additional annual leave Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990 Novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider with a rapidly growing and progressive vision Free annual flu vaccination Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families Access to Fitness Passport (FP) Things that work for us A current registration with AHPRA Relevant qualifications within the Allied Health sector Experience working within a private hospital or acute facility desirable but not essential Strong commitment and professionalism to patient‑centred care Demonstrated ability to perform tasks and duties with a high degree of independence including caseload management Demonstrated sound understanding of the health care continuum Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills Why become part of the St Vincents Health Australia Since our founders the Sisters of Charity opened our first hospital in 1857 our services and people have been behind some of Australia’s most important medical and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and significant outreach programs for marginalised people -St Vincents is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us. Better and fairer care. Always Reconciliation Action Plan St Vincents Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples unique perspectives knowledge and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical mental and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information visit no agencies please. Key Skills Body Mechanics Early Intervention Acute Care Communication skills HIPAA Autism Experience Computer Literacy Pediatrics Experience Home Care Heavy Lifting Patient Service Experience Medicare Employment Type Full‑Time Experience years Vacancy 1 Interested Apply today or if you have any questions please reach out please reach out to Allied Health Manager Wendy Callcott onor email St Vincents Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Closing Date: 25 September :59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr