Hospital in the Home Occupational Therapist

Northern Sydney Local Health District

St Leonards, Sydney NSW

Physiotherapy, OT and Rehabilitation (Healthcare and Medical)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Casual/Vacation, Full time

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Would you like to deliver acute Occupational Therapy care in the home?

Would you like to be an important member of an acute multidisciplinary team across our District?

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary until 21 December 2026 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: 1407.22 - 2007.58 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

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 Theres a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams voices. Youll 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 youll be working

Hospital in the Home is based across three sites in our NSLHD including Royal North Shore Hospital, Mona Vale Hospital and Hornsby Hospital.

What youll be doing

Delivering acute care to patients in their own homes, along with other members of a multidisciplinary team.

Key areas of practice include pressure care, falls prevention, new home oxygen prescription, post cardiac and post orthopaedic procedures that impact on a persons occupational performance and function.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Must hold registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. NSW Drivers Licence.

Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.

Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of Occupational Therapy service within a Hospital in the home model of care to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, environmental modifications, home modifications, appropriate referral and discharge planning.

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . 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.

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Applications Close: 15 October 2025

Tentative Interview Date: 21 October 2025

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For role related queries or questions contact Rachelle Foxton on Rachelle.Foxton@health.nsw.gov.au