Make the move. Make a difference.
Help people get back to what matters.
Make a real impact where it matters most – join the hospital in the home team as a Occupational Therapist. Be part of a passionate team delivering world-class healthcare in one of Australia’s most stunning and diverse regions. In your new role you will Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based occupational therapy services to consumers and families within the Hospital in the Home (HITH) service, working as part of a collaborative interprofessional team.
About us:
Hospital in the home provides care in a patient's permanent or temporary residence for conditions that require ongoing clinical governance, monitoring and/or treatment, as a substitution for in-hospital admitted care.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your opportunity:
In your new role you will...
* Provide consistent, safe and efficient occupational therapy services and case management when required, within an interprofessional team, under clinical practice supervision commensurate with experience.
* Demonstrate resilience and problem-solving abilities while working in varied and demanding caseloads.
* Effectively communicate with professional and operational supervisors, and internal and external stakeholders to optimise clinical services and consumer experience.
* Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives to ensure the provision of quality, cost effective healthcare.
* Provide clinical practice supervision, education, and mentoring of less experienced Occupational Therapists, allied health assistants, support staff and students with the guidance of senior clinical staff, assisting with core competency training and skill development.
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.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.