Description:
Townsville University Hospital are seeking an experienced and client focused Occupational Therapist - Senior for a Rehabilitation - Accelerated Recovery role.
This role is the perfect opportunity for a motivated rehabilitation clinician looking for a new challenge or progression in their career. The opportunity is based in the newly established Accelerated Recovery Team, a multidisciplinary team responsible for commencing early rehabilitation within the acute wards of the Townsville University Hospital.
Moreover, this role provides an excellent lifestyle opportunity in Townsville North Queensland. Known for its beautiful beaches, tropical climate, and vibrant community, Townsville offers a fantastic lifestyle with a range of recreational activities, outdoor adventures, and cultural events.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support Classification HP4 Workplace Location Townsville region Job ad reference QLD/TV557558 Closing date 28-Apr-2024 Yearly salary $124435 - $133901 Fortnightly salary $4769.60 - $5132.40 Total remuneration $141976 up to $152775 Job duration Permanent full-time Contact person Janine Lemcke Contact details 07 4433 2849Access the National Relay Service
Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from interstate and international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments
under the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive Scheme
The Opportunity
This role is the perfect opportunity for a motivated rehabilitation clinician looking for a new challenge or progression in their career. The opportunity is based in the newly established Accelerated Recovery Team, a multidisciplinary team responsible for commencing early rehabilitation within the acute wards of the Townsville University Hospital.
As an invaluable part of the Occupational Therapy department and Rehabilitation Team, you will be responsible for the provision of high-level clinical services for patients requiring rehabilitation. You will act as a leader and mentor within Queensland Health, and as a resource person in the area of rehabilitation. This will include assisting in workforce capacity development in accordance with organisational goals and current projects. as well as initiating and leading service improvement, research, and quality activities.
You will collaborate with other Occupational Therapists across the HHS to provide high level clinical leadership in rehabilitation for therapists, clinical assistants, students, and cadets, incorporating the provision of clinical supervision and education.
Generous remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a.comprising:
- Salary rates between $4769.60 - $5132.40 p.f. (HP4)
- 17.5% annual leave loading + leave
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Professional Development allowance + leave
- Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options , locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts
The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:
- Clinical Expertise:
- Demonstrated high level of knowledge, expertise and skill in Occupational Therapy services within the area of rehabilitation including inpatient, outpatient and accelerated recovery.
- Clinical Ability:
- Demonstrated ability to provide Occupational Therapy clinical services of a complex nature, where established principles, procedures and methods require some expansion, adaptation, or modification.
- Communication
- Demonstrated ability to provide general clinical advice and education sessions to professional and operational supervisors regarding service delivery and improvement opportunities.
- Leadership / Work Unit Management:
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local service improvement, quality, and research initiative.
- Provide clinical supervision, performance appraisal and education to subordinate personnel.
For additional information please refer to the role description.
Townsville North Queensland
Interested?
Contact: Janine Lemcke on 07 4433 2849
Apply ONLINE by: Sunday 28/04/2024
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV557558
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis