Occupational Therapist

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About us:

Occupational Therapy promotes health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal is to enable people to participate in the activities of their everyday life. A major focus of Occupational Therapy roles is assisting consumers to maximise their health status by provision of assessment, intervention, health education and support services.

Intervention can be across a broad range of specialities including (but not limited to) Orthopaedic, Surgical, Burns and Plastics, Emergency Geriatric Evaluation and Rapid Intervention (GERI), Lymphoedema/Venous conditions, Cancer Care, Cardiac, Geriatrics, Chronic Disease, Neurosciences and Neurology, Paediatrics, and Rehabilitation.

About the role:

Deliver high quality Occupational Therapy services to patients with varied diagnoses within the Rockhampton Hospital and other settings within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).

Clinical practice will be related to the assigned caseload but will also remain flexible to ensure the focus of service delivery remains on delivering patient centred and time appropriate care. At this level, assigned caseloads include service provision to either acute, sub-acute or out of hospital care services.

Participate in quality improvement, research, and service development of clinical areas consistent with CQHHS and Queensland Health State-wide initiatives and strategic directions.

The opportunity for ongoing contribution to the development of the profession through provision of clinical education for undergraduates and less experienced Occupational Therapists.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. (Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral are considered).
• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated competent level of knowledge, expertise, and skill in contemporary and evidence-based occupational therapy clinical practice.
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability or ability to rapidly acquire the skill to provide a quality Occupational Therapy service.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,706 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $42.40 - $56.89 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK3L531885.

Applications close: Sunday, 14 January 2023.