Occupational Therapist

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Cairns team on a part time basis - choose the 1 day a week you wish to work with our wonderful team.  

In this role, you’ll be responsible for working in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of home based Occupational Therapy services in a customer led organisation. This includes providing clients and caregiver available options and solutions within assessment brief and funding guidelines.


What we offer YOU!

• Excellent work/life balance
• Up to $18.5K salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Discounted private health insurance

A week in the life of your new role -

• Providing high quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for clients within the context of primary health care in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner, in keeping with accepted best practice standards
• Conducting home based Occupational Therapy assessments including all areas of activities of daily living, mobility and home safety
• Ensuring integrated service delivery and follow up, coordinating and communicating as required with other relevant internal, visiting and external providers
• Providing follow-up monitoring and care as directed through health assessments
• Incorporating a holistic approach to health care that incorporates health promotion activities according to community and organisational priorities
• Working closely with the local community teams and key stakeholders to support regular tracking of progress in monitoring client progress and care, ensuring feedback is provided to staff supporting implementation of changes in response to identified gaps

What we need you to have –

• Eligibility and registration as an OT with AHPRA
• A comprehensive understanding of the health issues impacting the lives of our clients and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the philosophy and practice of Bolton Clarke’s service model and the ability to work sensitively and effectively with a diverse community group
• Broad understanding of the Commonwealth and State Health Service system
• Ability to establish trust and rapport, maintain confidentiality and record keeping as well as be proactive in your approach
• Current driving license

Apply now

Click APPLY now or if you have further queries, please contact us!

• 9.60 - $45.37/hr depending on experience + Super + $18,550 Salary packaging
• Work Part Time in Cairns | Choose the 1 day that suit you
• Facilitate care for our valued clients to live a life of fulfillment

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