Occupational Therapist Paediatrics

Your new role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Paediatric team at Logan Hospital. In this role, you will:

Deliver high-quality paediatric Occupational Therapy services, including assessment, intervention, education and discharge planning within an interprofessional context.

Contribute to clinical education by supervising observational students, allied health assistants and supporting undergraduate students.

Participate in quality improvement and research activities under the guidance of senior staff.

Work across a variety of clinical areas including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and special care nursery settings, including weekend rostered shifts.

About you:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable professional who is committed to patient-centred care. Ideally, you will demonstrate:

Proven ability to provide safe, effective and evidence-based Occupational Therapy services for paediatric patients.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within interprofessional teams and engage with patients, families, and carers.

A commitment to ongoing professional development and active participation in service improvement initiatives.

The ability to contribute to the clinical education and supervision of students and less experienced staff with the support of senior clinicians.

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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:

Logan Hospital

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.

We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.

Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.

Logan Hospital, a place of opportunity to make a difference and grow your career

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are Metro South Health:

We are 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 part of and proud of the community we serve.

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