Occupational Therapist New Graduate

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About You

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is eager to grow and make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients, families, and professional stakeholders.
• Show commitment to continuous professional development and actively participate in education, quality improvement, and service enhancement initiatives.
• Exhibit cultural sensitivity and a patient-centred approach, ensuring respectful and compassionate care for diverse populations.

Your New Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive therapy services within the hospital's occupational therapy department. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Conducting detailed clinical assessments, delivering therapeutic interventions, and assisting with discharge planning within an interprofessional context.
• Managing your own caseload while applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of senior staff.
• Participating in clinical education by supervising students and allied health assistants.
• Contributing to quality improvement, research activities, and the development of clinical protocols.

This role is being filled using a targeted recruitment process. It is open only to people who identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person/ a person with disability/ etc. Candidates must include a statement in their application if they identify with one or more of these relevant groups. Candidates not meeting this criteria will not be considered.

What We Can Offer You

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role.
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About us

The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital (QEII) is a medium metropolitan adult facility providing a range of inpatient and outpatient services including a 24-hour Emergency Department. Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care. Our values are Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement, and Excellence. We encourage diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientations, and family responsibilities.

We are Metro South Health, the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim, operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are better together.

Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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