Occupational Therapist - Advanced

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government in Cairns region seeks an experienced occupational therapist to deliver advanced rural generalist clinical and consultancy services across a varied caseload. You will independently provide specialty services and lead OT operations for the Tablelands and Mossman region.

You will also contribute to professional knowledge at local and state levels, engage with professional associations, and support service improvement initiatives within Cairns Hospital and Health Service.

Qualifications

• Deliver advanced level rural generalist occupational therapy clinical and consultancy services.
• Lead and coordinate OT service delivery across Tablelands and Mossman.
• Contribute to professional knowledge through associations and advisory groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive OT clinical and consultancy services to a broad caseload.
• Provide leadership to oversee occupational therapy services in Tablelands and Mossman.
• Support quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives and audits.

Skills

Rural generalist OT

Job description

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECTAbout us: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 your opportunity:In this position you will...Deliver advanced level rural generalist occupational therapy clinical and consultancy services across the broad spectrum of presentations and independently deliver specialty services to a complex, non-routine and varied caseload spanning multiple areas of occupational therapy practice with infrequent clinical practice supervision, to facilitate optimal and safe patient outcomes and facilitate patient flow.Provide active leadership to oversee and co-ordinate Tablelands and Mossman occupational therapy clinical service delivery, including initiation, planning and evaluation of quality, safety, and service improvement activities, to audit, monitor and improve occupational therapy service quality and patient outcomes.Provide expert advice and contribute to the professional body of knowledge at local and state levels regarding operational and clinical aspects of rural generalist occupational therapy and allied health practice through active involvement and influence in professional associations, advisory groups and consultative forums, and to professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders as required.For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Using AI for your application? Read our Using AI in Recruitment guide for applicants.Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.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.Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.