Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)
Government - State (Government & Defence)

The Occupational Therapist will work in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team to support consumers of the service to consolidate meaningful independent living skills to enable mental health, wellbeing, and recovery within the community. Their role is integral in supporting consumers in living the life that's meaningful to them while navigating a mental health diagnosis.

The Occupational Therapist will support the consumer and multidisciplinary team in developing clear care plans to enhance the person's adaptive skills in their home environment with overall aim to improve the person's independent living and health management skills. 

There will be exciting opportunities in this role to be apart of the development and facilitation of Cognitive Remediation Groups and other clinical groups as well as training opportunities to build skills in therapeutic modalities. 

Generous remuneration package value up to $132,730 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $2941.70 to $4459.00 p.a. (HP3)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements:

• Proof of qualification (Occupational Therapy), registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef.

Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.

The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.

The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.

The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.

The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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