Occupational Therapist

Vor 3 Tagen


Cairns, Österreich Health Workforce Queensland Vollzeit
  • Develop your skills as an OT while making a real difference

  • Be supported by an experienced team

  • New grads welcome to apply

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Cairns

Practice Information:
Private Occupational Therapy practice employing Occupational Therapists. The big difference with this practice, is their attention to meeting your needs and their ability to be flexible, creative and responsive as your needs change.

Position Description:
This practice would like to nurture another OT so they can expand their unique caseloads and so you can learn more than you ever thought you needed to know from working closely with our experienced Occupational Therapists. They will work diligently with you to ensure you never feel that you have been “thrown in the deep end”. The practice wants their staff to feel skilled and confident, with just the right amount of challenge to thrive. Their fantastic admin staff are able to keep your focus on clinical work. The practice currently has a supportive team of 6 OTs with diverse caseloads including:

  • Home modification and assistive technology prescription (NDIS, DVA, CTP, ACP)

  • Work rehabilitation services

  • Scar, swelling and lymphoedema management

  • Neurological Rehab

  • Hand, wrist and arm therapy including soft tissue injury management

  • Pain management therapy

The practice has a well resourced, large space at the Calanna Health Centre, Woree. Working from home is an option, when it fits with your caseload.

Are you wondering if you have the experience for this role?
Experience in one of our caseloads is preferred but not essential. If you have a passion for providing client focussed care, we can help you build your professional future.

You might:

  • Want to work in a committed team of OTs that are truly caring of our clients and our team.

  • Be seeking a new focus in your OT work and want to be immersed in core OT clinical work.

  • Be an early career OT and have a keen interest in our areas of practice.

  • Want realistic caseload demands and flexibility.

For this position you need to have:

  • APHRA registration as an Occupational Therapist is essential

  • A willingness to learn and become an excellent OT

  • A long term commitment to living and working in Cairns, Far North Queensland

  • Empathy, patience, respect and kindness

  • The ability to consistently

  • Work full or part time depending on your needs

Once you are ready to apply we will need:

  • Your current CV

  • A cover letter that outlines why you are interested in this great opportunity

  • Feel free to send us a short video telling us about yourself

The practice is aiming to fill this position as soon as the ideal applicant is found, so do not wait, apply now, even if you are interested for the future

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

After Hours Requirements: No

Salary Information: Hourly Rate. The practice works from the Health Professionals and Support Staff Award 2020. Your level of experience determines your level of pay.

About Cairns:
Cairns, considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Its Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park tells the stories of indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with music and dance. Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, has a swimming lagoon. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges and beaches.

For more information on this position, please contact our team viahws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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