Occupational Therapist (Commonwealth Home Support Program) - Tablelands / Mossman

Cairns and Hinterland Hosp and Hlth Svc; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health is offering a role to deliver high level occupational therapy services in community and home settings across Far North Queensland. You will assess, plan and implement interventions tailored to culturally safe care, coordinating complex cases with multidisciplinary teams.

You will maintain clinical standards, participate in ongoing professional development and performance review, and support clients to maximize functional independence in daily living within their home and

Qualifications

• Deliver high level Occupational Therapy clinical services within the community setting, including assessment and intervention.
• Maintain a high level of professional practice by participating in professional development activities and regular performance appraisal and development.
• Promote clients maximal functional capacity and independence in activities of daily living in home, work and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services in community and home-based settings.
• Coordinate care for complex clients in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support clients to achieve independence and safety in daily activities.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Community health

Professional development

Job description

About us:The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CSHP) is a multi-disciplinary health care team. Our goal is to identify and assist the frail older person, who is at risk of early or premature admission into an acute or long-term health facility, to remain living safely and independently in their own home for longer.We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.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 high level Occupational Therapy clinical services within the community setting including clinical problem solving and effective coordination of a complex clients including assessment and intervention, that is culturally appropriate, and client focussed.Maintain a high level of professional practice by participating in professional development activities and undertaking regular performance appraisal and development.Promote clients maximal functional capacity and independence in all Activities of Daily Living, in their home, work and community.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.