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An opportunity has become available for two Allied Health Practitioners – Senior (Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Coordinators) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Independently apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice, based on valid and reliable evidence
- Apply high level clinical skills for this complex diagnostic group including cognitive strategies, communication, psychological adjustment and behaviour management/support
- Utilise high level communication and negotiation skills within complex community networks to establish sustainable service and support networks
- Work collaboratively with patients and families, health professionals, community service providers including Non-government Organisations, supervisors, students and researchers, as required
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A relevant tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Worker or Speech Pathology
- AHPRA Registration or eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers or Speech Pathology Australia
- Drivers Licence
- Blue Card (GCH will cover cost)
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Temporary full time and temporary part time (one full time position, one part time position, 38 hours per fortnight, up to six months with possibility of extension)
- Base salary ranging from $4769.60 - $5132.40 per fortnight or $62.75 – $67.53 per hour
About Us
This position works within the Brain Injury Community Integration Service, it is an interdisciplinary team that provides post-discharge rehabilitation programs to improve the continuity of client care by emphasising co-ordination of services across inpatient, outpatient and community-based domains. The Community Rehabilitation Program provides a time limited and comprehensive multidisciplinary community based rehabilitation to adults over the age of 18 years.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 15 April 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC555267
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
