About the role
Deliver high level occupational therapy services and leadership within sub-acute clinical areas, in particular rehabilitation services across West Moreton Health, working as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Occupational Therapy Clinical Services within the West Moreton Health include the provision of outpatient, inpatient and sub-acute clinical services. Services may be provided in hospital, a clinic, or patient's homes.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- High level of knowledge, expertise and skill in contemporary clinical practice standards for adult physical occupational therapy services relevant to the sub-acute setting, across one or more of the clinical areas,
including palliative care, complex cases, older persons and rehabilitation, as recognised by clinical experience,
professional development activities, post graduate education or formal qualifications.
- Broad understanding of the continuum of care, and well developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to work autonomously and flexibly with initiative in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Build rapport with patients and demonstrate empathy, patience and respect in delivering a flexible service that
meets patient's needs, in accordance with organisational goals.
- Applies clinical evidence that support continuous improvement, including the ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local quality and service improvement activities.
- Commitment to education and training including supervision of students and staff, as well as ongoing continuing professional development.
- High level organisational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritise clinical caseloads and non-clinical
tasks, and the ability to provide leadership and direction to students, clinical staff and assistants.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus )
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Career development
- Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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