Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago


Cairns Regional, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Cairns, Queensland. Employment Type: Permanent – Full-Time.

Practice Information: This organisation is a provider of allied health care for people living in regional, rural and remote communities. They believe a person’s health should not be determined by their postcode Working predominantly with NDIS participants they are also growing their role in community based aged care and private clients. Currently they have a team of Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists.

Position Description: The position will function in a close working relationship with other team members to actively contribute to the achievement of the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives. They aim to provide increased access to comprehensive allied health care, both in person and virtually, and improved health outcomes for people living in rural and remote areas, and First Nations people by:

- Engaging with clients, their families and carers

- Offering and delivering a high quality and safe allied health service

- Improving access to regular therapy through virtual allied health services, complemented by in person sessions wherever possible

- Creating healthier communities through capacity building within the community

Position Objectives

To provide an integrated and comprehensive in person and virtual Occupational Therapy service with a focus on the cultural context in which this is delivered, including:

- The delivery of high-quality generalist occupational therapy clinical services, covering a range of clinical conditions, complexities and age groups

- to clients in regional, rural and remote communities, which may include the clinic, a participant’s home, or other community settings such as libraries, hubs and education facilities

- with clinical care delivered both in person and via tele-health and may include delegation to allied health assistants

- and a preparedness and interest to support and enhance capacity in the delivery of quality care to rural and remote communities

Position Activities

- Independently utilise high level clinical knowledge, skills professional judgement and clinical decision making to deliver quality occupational therapy services across a breadth of practice covering a range of clinical conditions, complexities, and age groups, in varied cultural contexts and utilising innovative service models

- Complete comprehensive, evidence-based functional assessments, providing reports, recommendations, and implementation as required

- Deliver occupational therapy services working cooperatively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with clients and their families, community groups, other health professionals

- Provide professional clinical supervision, training and delegation to allied health assistants, some of which may be in remote communities using virtual health

- Provide professional clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy students as required.

Position Requirements

- Tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Occupational Therapy

- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHRPA)

- 3 years or more experience as an Occupational Therapist

After Hours Requirements

Occasional travel including overnight stays.

Salary Information

Competitive remuneration on offer.

About Cairns

Cairns, considered the gateway to Australia/'s Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, has a swimming lagoon. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges and beaches. Cairns is a great base for exploring a beautiful part of the world.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland/'s comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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