Occupational Therapist

Queensland Health; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health's Child Development Service in Cairns invites an experienced Occupational Therapist to assess and treat children aged 0-5 years with disability or developmental delays, working within a multidisciplinary team to support families.

You will apply contemporary OT practice, contribute to clinical governance and professional development, and participate in quality and risk management initiatives to improve child outcomes in the CDS.

Qualifications

• Deliver contemporary Occupational Therapy clinical assessment, treatment and management within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in the development and/or review of clinical practices, procedures and protocols using evidence-based principles under guidance of senior staff.
• Engage in professional development activities and regular Performance Appraisal and Development.
• Contribute to the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities including effective risk management to enhance safe and efficient services.
• Undertake routine clinical tasks and procedures within the Child Development Service workplace with supervision appropriate to level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contemporary Occupational Therapy clinical assessment, treatment and management within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in development/review of clinical practices and protocols using evidence-based principles.
• Engage in professional development activities and Performance Appraisal and Development.
• Contribute to quality and service improvement including risk management to enhance safe, efficient services.
• Undertake routine clinical tasks with supervision appropriate to level of experience.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Multidisciplinary Team

Evidence-Based Practice

Professional Development

Risk Management

Job description

Make the move. Make a difference.

Where compassion meets clinical skill.

Make a lasting difference in the lives of young children and their families. As an Occupational Therapist you will provide assessment, diagnostic formulation and occupational therapy services to children aged 0-5 years with disability, developmental delay, or those at risk of delay. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support parents and carers to understand their child's development, access appropriate community supports, and achieve positive outcomes.

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT

About us:

The Child Development Service (CDS), based at the Cairns North Community Health Facility, is a community-based multidisciplinary allied health service supporting children aged 0-5 years with complex developmental delays and their families. The service provides coordinated assessment, diagnostic formulation, brief intervention, and referral pathways, including support with access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Early Childhood Early Intervention program, while assisting families to navigate services and achieve positive developmental outcomes for their children.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will.....

• Deliver contemporary Occupational Therapy clinical assessment, treatment and management within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Assist in the development and/or review of clinical practices, procedures and protocols in a work area using the principles of evidence based practice under the guidance of senior staff.
• Engage in professional development activities and regular Performance Appraisal and Development.
• Contribute to the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities including effective risk management in order to enhance the delivery of safe and efficient services.
• Undertake routine clinical tasks and procedures within the Child Development Service workplace with supervision appropriate to level of experience.

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What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.

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