Occupational Therapist

Primary objective

Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective Occupational Therapy inpatient and outpatient services within NT Health.

Context statement

NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary health care, aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants in Acute Care. The position will require the applicant to rotate across hospital sites and clinical areas / caseloads. The position will also require the applicant to work within an extended hour’s service model, which will include weekend shifts.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate Occupational Therapy services under supervision within a multidisciplinary framework.
• Participate in professional development and research activities under guidance.
• Provide clinical supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff as appropriate.
• Manage a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes are met.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local level to ensure delivery of contemporary Occupational Therapy services
• Ensure clinical and corporate records are maintained, including accurate documentation and statistics
• Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators
• Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through professional work practices and role modelling behaviour in accordance with NT Health values. 

Selection criteria

Essential

• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy that meets membership eligibility requirements of Occupational Therapy Australia, and registration for practice with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Ability to develop clinical Occupational Therapy skills in providing a clinical service to patients and families/carers.
• Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and an ability to interact effectively with patients and families/carers of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Developed communication, interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, with experience working in a team environment to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage a patient caseload and a demonstrated a commitment to professional development.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement strategies.
• Hold a current Northern Territory (NT) driver’s licence or the ability to obtain.

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.