Occupational Therapist - Grade 2 (Acute/Orthopaedics/Neurosurgery)

westernhea

2 days ago

VictoriaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join westernhea as a Occupational Therapist – Acute/Orthopaedics/Neurosurgery in United States.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will work primarily across orthopaedic and neurosurgery streams.

You will be well supported by an experienced onsite Grade 3 Occupational Therapist.

You will contribute to the supervision and development of staff and students, and collaborate closely within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Benefits & Compensation

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Helen Nelson on 0421 8166 56. Western Health is an

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join westernhea as a Occupational Therapist – Acute/Orthopaedics/Neurosurgery.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyAcute careOrthopaedicsNeurosurgeryDischarge planningClinical assessmentIntervention planningMultidisciplinary teamworkQuality improvementResearchCommunicationOrganisational skillsEvidence-based practicePatient careStaff supervisionStudent supervision

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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at westernhea is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Victoria.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Acute care, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Discharge planning, Clinical assessment, Intervention planning, Multidisciplinary teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: You will provide high-quality occupational therapy services primarily across orthopaedic and neurosurgery streams in an acute hospital setting. Additionally, you will contribute to the supervision of staff and students while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Health and Wellbeing Programs, Flexible Work Arrangements, Scholarships and Grants, Learning and Development, Mentorship, Community Impact Initiatives. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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