Senior Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist (Hand Therapy) - Cairns

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist (Hand Therapy) to support clinical development within the hand therapy team across Far North Queensland regional and rural facilities. The role emphasises high-level hand therapy practice, collaboration with patients, families and a broad health network.

You will work within Allied Health Services to deliver advanced assessment, intervention and evaluation, contributing to best

Qualifications

• High level hand therapy knowledge and clinical decision making.

Responsibilities

• Utilise high level professional and clinical knowledge, expertise and decision making to deliver high level Hand Therapy clinical services including assessment, intervention and evaluation within a multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with current evidence and prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Act as an OT or PT advocate in the clinical area of hand therapy by liaising with patients and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers, as required.
• Contribute to the identification, development and implementation of clinical practices, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care engaging cross-discipline referencing as required and by representing the department where relevant.

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist (Hand Therapy) - Cairns

Make the move. Make a difference.

Work in a passionate team environment.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Allied Health Services as a Senior Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist (Hand Therapy). This role supports the clinical skill development of lesser experienced clinicians and peers working in the hand therapy team and those working in surrounding regional and rural health facilities of Far North Queensland.

About us:

The Health Service is the primary provider of health services to residents of the Cairns, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast regions with a population of over 250,000 people, as well as providing specialist services to the Torres Strait and Cape York region. Cairns Hospital is the primary referral hospital for Far North Queensland.

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 role:

• Utilise high level professional and clinical knowledge, expertise and decision making to deliver high level Hand Therapy clinical services including assessment, intervention and evaluation within a multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with current evidence and prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Act as an OT or PT advocate in the clinical area of hand therapy by liaising with patients and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers, as required.
• Contribute to the identification, development and implementation of clinical practices, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care engaging cross-discipline referencing as required and by representing the department where relevant.

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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