Occupational Therapist - Advanced, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health in Cairns is seeking an Occupational Therapist – Advanced to deliver rural generalist OT clinical and consultancy services across diverse caseloads, independently managing complex cases and patient flow.

You will lead and coordinate OT service delivery for Tablelands and Mossman, drive quality, safety and service improvement, and contribute expertise to state-level professional activities and advisory groups.

Qualifications

• Deliver advanced rural generalist occupational therapy clinical and consultancy services across diverse presentations.
• Provide leadership to oversee and coordinate OT service delivery in Cairns region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate occupational therapy clinical service delivery across Tablelands and Mossman.
• Initiate, plan and evaluate quality, safety, and service improvement activities.
• Contribute to professional knowledge at local and state levels through associations and advisory groups.

Job description

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT

About 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.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)

Evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

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Occupational Therapist - Advanced, Queensland Health Cairns, Australia