Occupational Therapist - Senior, HP4, Occupational Therapy Department, Maryborough Hospital - H2604WB680444
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to step into a senior role? Join the Occupational Therapy team at Maryborough Hospital as a Senior Occupational Therapist and take the next step in your career. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead, mentor, and deliver high-quality, patient‐centred care while shaping rehabilitation services and supporting a collaborative team. Bring your clinical expertise and leadership to a dynamic environment where you'll make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and service development.
The purpose of this role is to deliver Senior Occupational Therapy services to eligible in and outpatients within Orthopaedics, Surgical caseloads or other areas of complex clinical need as required, within the WBHHS. This includes:
* Delivering high quality evidence based Occupational Therapy clinical services to patients/consumers within a highly functioning multidisciplinary team.
* Contribution to the advancement of quality Occupational Therapy services and optimal patient care, through provision of service development, quality improvement, and clinical education.
* Monitoring and reporting on work practices and outcomes, including initiating, planning, and evaluating relevant quality and research initiatives.
* Providing supervision and training to less experienced (HP3) clinicians, students and to Allied Health Assistants (AHA's).
What we're looking for:
* Demonstrated high level of knowledge, expertise and skill in two or more clinical areas as an advanced generalist within Occupational Therapy.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a complex health care team, demonstrating a high level of communication skills, flexibility and a co-operative approach.
* Demonstrated ability to provide Occupational Therapy clinical services of a complex nature, where established principles, procedures and methods require some expansion, adaptation or modification.
* Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local service improvement initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Mandatory possession of a qualification from a registered tertiary institution as an Occupational Therapist and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practising certificate is essential.
* Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and, if applicable, registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
Career Growth
At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.
Inclusive Culture
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.
Impactful Work
Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.
Competitive Benefits
Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.
Our offer
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $157,360 p.a., comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2604WB680444
Other benefits include:
* Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
* Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
* Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
* Professional Development Leave
* Lower cost of living
Discover Fraser Coast
Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid‐back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45‐minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping‐off point to the World Heritage‐listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale‐watching encounters and has arguably the safest family‐friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafés, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.
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