AddressThe Role
An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist - Advanced (Hand Therapy) 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
- Provide specialist Hand Therapy clinical services, professional judgement, complex clinical reasoning and evidence based practice
- Evaluate the quality of the Hand Therapy clinical practice within the multi-disciplinary team through state and national practice audits
- Engage in advanced practice including independently referring for diagnostic imaging as required to support patient assessment and case management
- Apply well-developed communication, consultative and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families/carers, multi-disciplinary team members
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- AHPRA Registration
- While not mandatory, Australian Hand Therapy Association full membership, Certified Hand Therapist Qualification or relevant post graduate qualification would be well regarded
- 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
- Interstate/International candidates may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive – up $20,000!
Salary
- Temporary part time (12 months with the possibility of extension, 30.4 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $70.99 - $74.07 per hour
About Us
The Primary Contact Hand Therapy (PC-HT) model of care aims to improve patient outcomes and improve service outcomes through the implementation of specialist, evidence based, therapist led care and waitlist management. It involves assessing the patient's presenting condition and using complex clinical reasoning to determine diagnosis and appropriate management (with medical input as required and appropriate).
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 Thursday, 27 June 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: GC572129
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
