Occupational Therapy Manager

Job description

This position provides leadership and operational management to the Occupational Therapy service to complement strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction.

The Occupational Therapy manager will:

• Lead and manage the service to ensure efficient and effective service delivery that is evidence based and patient centered.
• Be accountable and responsible for the effective management of human, financial and material resources and ensure customer service is maintained at optimal levels.
• Undertake direct patient care providing high quality and culturally appropriate occupational therapy assessment and treatments.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced members of the team.
• Work closely with the Director of Allied Health and referrers to be actively involved in a customer focused quality service in accordance with the hospitals core values and the relevant Code of Ethical Practice.
• Establish a framework for; and provide professional supervision to staff within the team.
• Work as part of the health care team, adhere to policies and procedures and key performance indicators, participate in working parties or committees (as required) demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement through National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards (NSQHS), Workplace Health and Safety (WHS).
• Be aware of advances in care and products/ equipment as relevant to the role and service.
• Maintain a personal and professional development portfolio with a commitment to ongoing learning and development.