Occupational Therapist - Senior - Cairns

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service in Cairns is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead patient-focused assessment, intervention, and case management for frail and elderly clients across the care continuum, with the aim of preventing functional decline and avoidable readmissions.

You will contribute to an innovative, evidence-based model of health care for aged care clients with complex health needs, and provide clinical guidance to supervisors and stakeholders on

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality, patient-focused assessment, intervention and case management for frail and elderly across the care continuum, with the aim of preventing functional decline and hospital readmissions.
• Contribute to an innovative, evidence-based model of health care for aged care clients with complex health care needs.
• Provide quality Occupational Therapy clinical advice regarding patients to supervisors, service managers and other stakeholders regarding professional standards and service development.

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Senior - Cairns

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service – Cairns QLD

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT

About us:

Our staff are more than healthcare professionals, they are valued members of the communities they serve. Together, we deliver exceptional care and work alongside our communities to create healthier futures across Far North Queensland.

About you:

In your new role you will…

• Deliver quality, patient focused assessment, intervention and case management, utilising specialist contemporary knowledge and clinical experience, for the management of the frail and elderly across the care continuum, with the primary focus of establishing sustainable supports for the prevention of functional decline and avoidance of hospital admission and re-admissions.
• Contribute to an innovative evidence-based model of health care for aged care clients with complex health care needs.
• Provide quality Occupational Therapy specific clinical advice regarding patients to professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding professional standards and clinical service development.

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

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.

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