Occupational Therapist

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Queensland Government in Brisbane is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver routine OT services across acute and subacute hospital settings within a multidisciplinary team. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation to support patient health and rehabilitation outcomes.

You will contribute to ward rounds, care planning, and service improvement initiatives, while providing supervision to students and junior staff.

Qualifications

• Qualification as an Occupational Therapist (degree/certification)
• Ability to deliver assessment, intervention and evaluation in hospital settings
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and service planning

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT assessment, intervention and evaluation in acute and subacute hospital settings
• Collaborate with patients, families and healthcare professionals to support coordinated care
• Participate in ward rounds, case conferences and caseload management
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and service development
• Provide supervision and education to students and less experienced staff

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervision & education

Job description

About the roleAs an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver routine occupational therapy services across a broad range of acute and subacute clinical areas within The Prince Charles Hospital. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation to support patients in achieving the best possible health and rehabilitation outcomes.This rotational role offers exposure to diverse caseloads and service areas while providing opportunities to further develop your clinical knowledge and skills. You will also contribute to service improvement initiatives, participate in interdisciplinary care planning, and support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the hospital.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Deliver occupational therapy assessment, intervention and evaluation services across acute and subacute hospital settings within a multidisciplinary team.Collaborate effectively with patients, families, caregivers and healthcare professionals to support coordinated and integrated care.Actively contribute to ward rounds, case conferences, service planning and caseload management activities.Participate in quality improvement, research and service development initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.Provide supervision, education and delegated support to students, therapy assistants and less experienced staff as appropriate.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.