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

Queensland Government; Tablelands Regional, Douglas Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Commonwealth Home Support Programme in Far North Queensland. In this role you will deliver high level community-based OT services, assess and intervene for complex clients, and work in a culturally appropriate, client-focused manner.

You will maintain professional practice through ongoing professional development and performance appraisal, and aim to maximise clients' functional capacity and independence in activities

Responsibilities

• Deliver high level Occupational Therapy services in the community, including assessment, intervention and coordination of complex clients, in a culturally appropriate and client-focused manner.
• Maintain high professional practice through ongoing professional development activities and performance appraisal.
• Promote clients' maximal functional capacity and independence in activities of daily living at home, work and in the community.

Job description

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.

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