Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Impact 0-5s in MDT

Queensland Health; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health's Child Development Service in Cairns invites an experienced Occupational Therapist to assess and treat children aged 0-5 years with disability or developmental delays, working within a multidisciplinary team to support families.

You will apply contemporary OT practice, contribute to clinical governance and professional development, and participate in quality and risk management initiatives to improve child outcomes in the CDS.

Qualifications

• Deliver contemporary Occupational Therapy clinical assessment, treatment and management within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in the development and/or review of clinical practices, procedures and protocols using evidence-based principles under 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contemporary Occupational Therapy clinical assessment, treatment and management within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in development/review of clinical practices and protocols using evidence-based principles.
• Engage in professional development activities and Performance Appraisal and Development.
• Contribute to quality and service improvement including risk management to enhance safe, efficient services.
• Undertake routine clinical tasks with supervision appropriate to level of experience.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Multidisciplinary Team

Evidence-Based Practice

Professional Development

Risk Management

Job description

Queensland Health's Child Development Service in Cairns invites an experienced Occupational Therapist to assess and treat children aged 0-5 years with disability or developmental delays, working within a multidisciplinary team to support families.

You will apply contemporary OT practice, contribute to clinical governance and professional development, and participate in quality and risk management initiatives to improve child outcomes in the CDS.