Occupational Therapist, Child Development Service - Cairns

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Child Development Service in Cairns, QLD. The role involves clinical assessment, treatment and management within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to evidence-based practices and involvement with NDIS Early Childhood Intervention pathways.

You will engage in professional development and service improvement activities while performing routine clinical tasks under supervision appropriate to

Qualifications

• Deliver contemporary Occupational Therapy clinical assessment, treatment and management within a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in professional development activities and regular Performance Appraisal and Development.
• Contribute to quality and service improvement activities including effective risk management.
• Undertake routine clinical tasks and procedures with supervision appropriate to level of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 using evidence-based principles under supervision.
• Engage in professional development activities and regular Performance Appraisal and Development.
• Contribute to 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.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Professional development

Quality improvement

Job description

Occupational Therapist, Child Development Service - Cairns

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service – Cairns QLD

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.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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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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