Do you have acute hospital and/or rehabilitation OT experienceand an interest in working in the community?You might be the new team member we are looking for! We would love to speak with you by phone about whether we might be a good fit for you!We are seeking dynamic and motivated Senior Occupational Therapists who share our organisational values to work in the community as part of a multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in the Home service (RITH).With significant demand on acute community care, we are looking for senior clinicians who can effectively coordinate and implement occupational therapy interventions to patients using advanced clinical practice skills.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.RITH has several bases located across the metropolitan area. These include:North base locations: Joondalup, SCGHEast base locations: Armadale, RPH, South GuildfordSouth base locations: Fremantle, Rockingham/MandurahAboutWe are extremely proud of what we do, but don't just take it from us! Hear what our patients say about our service:RITH Patient Story: Targe's story with Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) and Dalla's story with Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH)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.Have questions? We encourage you to call Lynsey Ross on 9599 4831 or email ****** to apply? We strongly encourage you to call Lynsey Ross on 9599 4831 or email ****** to discuss the position before you apply. Then, please read the below application instructions carefully.Please Use The "Apply For Job" Button To SubmitA copy of your current Curriculum Vitae (CV) which summarises your relevant experience and how you meet the position requirements.In no more than three (3) pages, a cover letter which details your suitability for the role and includes the following:An example of a complex patient you managed within a multidisciplinary team. What was your evaluation and plan for this patient? What was the outcome?Describe what skills you utilise to manage a busy caseload.Describe a situation where you have had conflict with a team member and how you managed this.Please provide the names and contact details of two (2) referees, preferably one being your current line manager.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.Section 51: 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.Integrity: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesFor further information click here.This is a recruitment pool for casual, 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.This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.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 30/08/2025.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.
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